Director of ABA Authorizations — Lead & Optimize Approvals

Smilestones ABA; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Billing in Jackson, NJ is hiring an experienced Director of Authorizations to lead the authorization department and drive ABA authorization operations.

You will oversee the full authorization lifecycle, manage a growing team, and coordinate with billing, clinical, and management to ensure timely approvals and accurate submissions.

The position is full-time and office-based, offering an hourly pay range of $25–$30 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have ABA authorization experience.
• Strong knowledge of ABA billing and insurance authorizations.
• Previous director or management experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the authorization team
• Oversee the full ABA authorization process
• Manage initial and ongoing ABA authorizations
• Track authorization expirations, submissions, and approvals
• Follow up with insurance companies on pending authorizations
• Troubleshoot authorization issues and denials
• Train, support, and hold authorization team members accountable
• Ensure all authorization deadlines are met
• Work closely with billing, clinical, and management teams

Skills

ABA authorization experience

ABA billing knowledge

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Tandem Billing in Jackson, NJ is hiring an experienced Director of Authorizations to lead the authorization department and drive ABA authorization operations.

You will oversee the full authorization lifecycle, manage a growing team, and coordinate with billing, clinical, and management to ensure timely approvals and accurate submissions.

The position is full-time and office-based, offering an hourly pay range of $25–$30 depending on experience.