Contracts Specialist
| Company | BrightSpring Health Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field.
- 2–4 years of contract management experience in a healthcare or behavioral health environment.
- Familiarity with HIPAA, behavioral health service models, Medicaid/Medicare contracting, and healthcare compliance.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including provider agreements, payer contracts, business associate agreements (BAAs), and vendor/service contracts.
- Ensure all agreements comply with HIPAA, state and federal healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.
- Work closely with clinical, compliance, legal, finance, and administrative teams to understand contract requirements and support departmental goals.
- Maintain a centralized contract management system, track key dates (e.g., renewals, expirations), and provide timely notifications to stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments of contract terms and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support credentialing and onboarding processes by ensuring proper contracting of behavioral health providers.
- Assist in internal audits, contract reporting, and regulatory reviews related to contractual compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with managed care organizations, community mental health centers, or behavioral health networks preferred.