DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for collecting, posting, and managing account payments. Manage reports pertaining to billing. Obtaining pre-authorizations, negotiating contracts with insurance companies, and managing credentialing for clinicians. Submitting claims and following up with insurance companies on denied or adjudicated claims. Act as a billing resource to staff, insurance companies and patients. Maintain financial records, including entering information into QuickBooks. Assist with financial reporting, reconciliation of accounts, and monthly general accounting records. Special projects for finance/accounting/office areas as needed. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), customer service and organizational skills
• Possession of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and achieve priorities in the work environment.
• Must be able to socially, physically and mentally perform all essential functions in the working conditions described below.
• Possession of interpersonal skills necessary to work with co-workers.
• Completes required documentation.
• Complies with HIPAA, ethical, and regulatory standards of the profession.
• Consults with River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Board of Directors regarding billing ideas and program development.
• Performs essential functions of the job during and outside the regular 20-25-hour workweek as needed.
• Performs job duties primarily on company premises.
• Efficient with Quickbooks
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Extensive knowledge on use of email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use payer websites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to stand, and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms at all levels including levels below the waist and above the shoulders.
• Considerable ability to use fine motor skills to manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity.
• The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds for tasks such as transporting laptop computer and patient files.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to focus as it relates to performing tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum High School Diploma/GED,

• Employee must pass all state and federally mandated criminal background checks,
• Employee must be willing to work well with a team and comply with supervisory direction,
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills,
• Possession of interpersonal skills necessary to work with co-workers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Some post-secondary education and/or degree preferred,

• Medical Billing Experience; prior experience in a professional medical physician clinic or hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding preferred, not required,
• Knowledge of business office standard procedures
• Knowledge of health insurance preferred not required

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 20 – 25 hrs/week, 5 days per week

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: Multiple Locations

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties if needed. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and a credit check.)

Are you a passionate mental health therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding career? Join the River Valley team as an Independent Contractor and take control of your professional journey while making a real impact in clients' lives!

River Valley Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is accepting resumes for Full and Part time positions for licensed and license eligible therapists in our Savage, Northfield and Waconia locations!

We Offer:

• Monthly case consultation group
• Options to work in person, telehealth or a hybrid of both
• Administrative support to handle scheduling, billing, credentialing and marketing
• Flexible schedule - weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Competitive compensation structure ($55,000-$120,000) 
• Fully furnished, comfy offices
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive, fun and authentic work environment

Responsibilities:

• Ability to evaluate and diagnose mental health disorders, create and implement treatment plans, ongoing documentation
• Maintain a caseload of 15-32 client contact hours per week 
• Coordination w/ families, medication prescribers, outside agencies and fellow RV staff/colleagues

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates are required to have a master’s degree or higher in the field of behavioral sciences or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Candidates need to be licensed or on licensure track as PsyD/PHD, LMFT, LPC/LPCC, LGSW, LSW in the state of MN. 
• Experience completing Diagnostic Assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with clients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation/progress notes 
• An ideal candidate is a lifelong learner 
• Our ideal therapy candidate would have a foundation as a generalist and perhaps specialty areas of focus, interest or additional training or certification. 
• Preferred experience with children and adolescents
• Preferred bilingual (spanish)
• Demonstrates a zest for learning and growth as a relational healer

If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to:

Sara Kuester; Clinic Manager
sara.kuester@rivervalleybhwc.com.

Why Independent Contracting is an Awesome Gig:

As a mental health practice owner, you can take advantage of various tax deductions, such as office expenses, professional fees and licenses, travel and transportation and training and development, which can significantly reduce your taxable income.