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Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health Care

At MVP Health Care, we’re on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone. That means embracing innovation, championing equity, and continuously improving how we serve our communities. Our team is powered by people who are curious, humble, and committed to making a difference—every interaction, every day. We’ve been putting people first for over 40 years, offering high-quality health plans across New York and Vermont and partnering with forward-thinking organizations to deliver more personalized, equitable, and accessible care. As a not-for-profit, we invest in what matters most: our customers, our communities, and our team.

What’s in it for you:

+ Growth opportunities to uplevel your career

+ A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team

+ Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being

+ An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a **Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District** , one of **the Best Companies to Work For in New York** , and an **Inclusive Workplace** .

You’ll contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by bringing curiosity to spark innovation, humility to collaborate as a team, and a deep commitment to being the difference for our customers. Your role will reflect our shared goal of enhancing health care delivery and building healthier, more vibrant communities.

About the Opportunity

As a Professional, BH Provider Relations/Contracting Rep External, this role will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with behavioral health providers and managing the contracting process. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our network of providers meets the needs of our organization and our members.

What You’ll Do

+ **Essential Job Functions bulleted here** **.**

+ Recruit providers and facilities into the MVP network to support MVP members and MVP product expansion efforts

+ Develop and maintain relationships with behavioral health providers, including negotiating contracts and resolving any issues that may arise.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that provider contracts align with organizational goals and objectives.

+ Conduct regular provider meetings to address concerns, provide updates, and gather feedback.

+ Monitor provider performance and compliance with contractual obligations.

+ Develop and present Provider educational and training materials

+ Assist in the development and implementation of provider network expansion strategies.

+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in regulations that may impact provider contracting.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful implementation of new programs and initiatives.

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to provider contracts and communications.

+ Provide exceptional customer service to providers, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

+ Other duties as assigned by leadership **.**

Skills and Experience

+ **Education, Licensures, & Certifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

+ **Years of Experience**

+ Previous experience in provider relations, contracting, or a related field.

+ **Required Job Skills**

+ Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret complex contractual language.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ **Preferred Job Skills**

+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Knowledge of behavioral health industry and regulations is a plus.

Positional Clarifications

+ Office Setting

+ Provider or Facility offices, as needed

+ Driving

+ Vehicle (own/company)

+ Valid driver’s license needed

+ Travel Requirements

+ Travel to Regional offices as needed.

+ Travel to Provider or Facilities locations as needed

+ Travel to webinars and events as needed.

Worksite Designation

+ Hybrid

Pay Transparency

MVP Health Care is committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. MVP adheres to pay transparency nondiscrimination principles. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be extended individually based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.

We do not request current or historical salary information from candidates.

$69,383.00-$92,279.00

MVP's Inclusion Statement

At MVP Health Care, we believe creating healthier communities begins with nurturing a healthy workplace. As an organization, we strive to create space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life to have a voice and thrive. Our shared curiosity and connectedness make us stronger, and our unique perspectives are catalysts for creativity and collaboration.

MVP is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicapping condition, medical condition, pregnancy status, predisposing genetic characteristics or information, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, Vietnam-era or special disabled Veteran or other legally protected classifications.

To support a safe, drug-free workplace, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug testing are part of our hiring process. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact our Talent team at [email protected] .