Behavioral Health Medical Biller

Ellie Mental Health-Capital Region NY; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health-Capital Region NY is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Behavioral Health Medical Biller to support billing and revenue cycle operations for our counseling practices.

The ideal candidate will have experience with outpatient mental health billing, know how to submit claims, post payments, resolve denials, and manage accounts receivable across multiple providers. Flexible scheduling and remote or hybrid work are available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of medical billing experience; behavioral health billing preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processing, denials, and payment posting.
• Familiarity with behavioral health CPT codes.
• Experience with commercial insurance payers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate electronic insurance claims.
• Monitor claim status and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, denied, or underpaid claims.
• Post insurance payments and reconcile EOBs and ERAs.
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding outstanding claims.
• Maintain accurate billing records across multiple providers and practices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and aging reports.
• Identify billing discrepancies and recurring denial trends.
• Assist with insurance eligibility and benefits verification.
• Support billing audits and workflow improvements.
• Prepare routine billing updates and reports for leadership.
• Assist with patient billing inquiries and account reconciliation as needed.
• Collaborate with clinicians and practice leadership to resolve billing concerns.
• Maintain organized billing documentation.
• Support multiple behavioral health practices and billing platforms.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain strict confidentiality.

Skills

Medical billing

Claims processing

HIPAA

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Valant

EHR

Tools

Valant

Clearinghouse

EHR

Job description

Position OverviewWe are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented

Responsive recruiterBenefits

• Flexible schedule

Position OverviewWe are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Behavioral Health Medical Biller to support billing and revenue cycle operations for our counseling practice and consulting clients. The ideal candidate has experience with outpatient mental health billing, understands commercial insurance reimbursement, and can independently manage claims submission, payment posting, denial resolution, and accounts receivable follow-up. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding behavioral health organization. Key ResponsibilitiesMedical Billing & Claims Processing

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate electronic insurance claims.
• Monitor claim status and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, denied, or underpaid claims.
• Post insurance payments and reconcile EOBs and ERAs.
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding outstanding claims.
• Maintain accurate billing records across multiple providers and practices.

Revenue Cycle Management

• Monitor accounts receivable and aging reports.
• Identify billing discrepancies and recurring denial trends.
• Assist with insurance eligibility and benefits verification.
• Support billing audits and workflow improvements.
• Prepare routine billing updates and reports for leadership.
• Assist with patient billing inquiries and account reconciliation as needed.

Administrative & Practice Support

• Collaborate with clinicians and practice leadership to resolve billing concerns.
• Maintain organized billing documentation.
• Support multiple behavioral health practices and billing platforms.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with additional revenue cycle tasks as assigned.

QualificationsRequired

• At least 1 year of medical billing experience; behavioral health billing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processing, denials, and payment posting.
• Familiarity with behavioral health CPT codes.
• Experience working with commercial insurance payers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience with outpatient mental health or group practice billing.
• Familiarity with Valant and similar EHR platforms and clearing houses.
• Experience with Pennsylvania insurance payers, including IBX, Highmark, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum.
• Experience with accounts receivable management and denial resolution.
• Basic familiarity with CAQH, credentialing, and payer enrollment processes.

Schedule & Compensation

• Employment: Part-time W-2 employee
• Hours: 10–20 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible, with availability during regular business hours for insurance follow-up
• Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid considered based on experience and operational needs
• Growth Opportunity: Potential for additional hours as billing volume and consulting services expand

Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hourSeeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.<