Remote Payer Contract Negotiator - Behavioral Health

Amatus Health; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatus Health seeks a Payer Contract Specialist to lead negotiations on Government and Commercial payor contracts within a remote team. You will negotiate reimbursement rates, fee schedules, and participation terms while maintaining solid relationships with payer contacts and the credentialing group.

You will document contracts, track activity, renewals, and ensure accurate records. Experience in Behavioral Health contracting is a plus, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Government and Commercial Payor Contracting experience, including negotiations, reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and agreements
• Behavioral Health contracting experience a plus
• Understand and interpret Hospital contract language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience

Responsibilities

• Lead contract discussions and negotiations with leadership and key stakeholders
• Negotiate reimbursement rates, fee schedules, participation terms, and contract requirements
• Develop strong relationships with payer contacts, leadership, and the credentialing team
• Maintain consistent follow-up throughout the contracting process to drive agreements towards completion
• Track contracting activity, renewals, outstanding terms, negotiations, and follow-ups

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Contract negotiation

Closing skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amatus Health seeks a Payer Contract Specialist to lead negotiations on Government and Commercial payor contracts within a remote team. You will negotiate reimbursement rates, fee schedules, and participation terms while maintaining solid relationships with payer contacts and the credentialing group.

You will document contracts, track activity, renewals, and ensure accurate records. Experience in Behavioral Health contracting is a plus, with strong analytical and communication skills.