Network Recruitment and Development Specialist

Workplace Options; Lorida (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Workplace Options, in support of Behavioral Health Systems, seeks a Network Recruitment and Development Specialist to expand the PPO provider network and negotiate rates.

Reporting to the VP Provider Relations, the role includes orientation of providers, liaison with treatment providers, clients and patients, and cross-divisional support.

Bachelor’s degree required; healthcare background and strong communication skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Some mental health field experience and public relations preferred.
• Familiarity with PC-based applications (Word, Access, Internet).
• Willing to perform extensive telephone work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, expand and maintain PPO network and negotiate rates.
• Serve as liaison with providers, clients, patients and others.
• Assist Clinical/Accounting/Marketing divisions with contracts and related support.
• Coordinate information on competition, provider rates by region or city, national statistics.

Skills

Provider relations

Public relations

Telephone outreach

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Word

Access

Internet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workplace Options is proud to support our sister organisation, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), in recruiting a Network Recruitment and Development Specialist. If you’re passionate about building strong provider networks and making a real impact, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful and transformative.

BHS operates one of the nation’s largest specialty preferred provider organizations (PPO), which is comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, EAP providers as well as facility networks including hospitals, rehab/residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs. BHS fully credentials and panels their own network of providers.

Network Recruitment and Development Specialist

Full-time/Part-time: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Reporting to the Vice President, Provider Relations, this position is responsible for continued development of PPO network, PPO rate negotiations, and orientation of providers.

• Develop, expand and maintain PPO network, to include new provider identification, solicitation and rate negotiation. Assist in conducting BHS provider orientations, to include individual and regional provider training sessions, as requested.
• Serve as liaison with treatment providers, clients, patients, and others, as requested. Provider Relations Division serves in direct support role to the Clinical Division. Assist Clinical Division and Accounting/Marketing Divisions as requested in support services related to specific or potential client contracts. Maintain corporate, departmental and quality assurance policies and procedures. Recommend new policies/procedures as deemed appropriate. Recommend revisions to PPO contract forms and rates as appropriate.
• Participate in special projects, on-going research and public relations efforts as appropriate. Coordinate information on competition, provider rates by region or city, national statistics and relevant changes in the field with Vice President, Provider Relations. Advise Vice President, Provider Relations on developments in the field.
• Bachelors in related field.
• Some experience/involvement in mental health field and public relations preferred.
• Familiarity with computerized applications (PCs, Word, Access and the internet).
• Willing to perform extensive telephone work.

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