Part-Time | Approximately 25 Hours per Week Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Billing Specialist to manage the insurance billing and claims process for a behavioral health and addiction treatment organization. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience billing mental health and substance use disorder services who can independently manage claims, denials, follow-up, and insurance-related issues. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of behavioral health insurance billing, experience working in BestNotes EMR , and familiarity with Select Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicaid . This is a part-time position of approximately 25 hours per week with the opportunity to work independently and take ownership of the billing process. Key Responsibilities Manage the behavioral health billing process from claim submission through payment and resolution. Submit and monitor insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner. Review unpaid, rejected, and denied claims and take appropriate action to resolve them. Perform insurance follow-up and maintain consistent communication with insurance providers as needed. Research and resolve billing discrepancies, claim issues, and payment variances. Track outstanding accounts receivable and follow up on aging claims. Identify trends or recurring issues that may be impacting reimbursement. Maintain accurate and complete billing documentation within BestNotes EMR . Work independently to prioritize billing tasks and ensure timely follow-through. Communicate with internal staff regarding insurance, claims, documentation, and billing issues. Stay current on payer requirements, billing procedures, and behavioral health reimbursement practices. Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare privacy and billing requirements. Required Qualifications & Skills Strong experience with mental health and addiction/substance use disorder insurance billing. Proficiency with BestNotes EMR. Demonstrated ability to independently manage claims, denials, accounts receivable, and insurance follow-up. Experience working with Select Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicaid is required. Strong understanding of behavioral health insurance billing and reimbursement processes. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to identify problems, research solutions, and follow issues through to resolution. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient and insurance information. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or substance use disorder organization. Experience with prior authorizations, eligibility verification, or benefits verification. Experience managing behavioral health accounts receivable. Familiarity with common behavioral health billing codes and payer requirements. Previous experience working in a small or independent healthcare organization where ownership of the billing process is important. Schedule Part-Time — Approximately 25 hours per week Schedule can be discussed based on the needs of the organization and the candidate's availability. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced behavioral health biller who can hit the ground running . This position requires someone who understands the unique billing challenges associated with mental health and addiction services and is comfortable independently working claims from initial submission through final resolution. BestNotes experience and familiarity with Select Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicaid are key requirements for this position.

Pay:

$24.22 - $29.17 per hour

Work Location:

In person