Hybrid Behavioral Health Vendor Relations Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Behavioral Health Vendor Relations Manager serving as liaison and managing vendor relationships for Fallon Health. Focused on operational excellence and compliance in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between Fallon Health and its contracted behavioral health vendor
  • Ensure seamless contract execution, operational excellence, and financial oversight across all lines of business
  • Drive strategic partnerships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and promote behavioral health integration to improve member outcomes and vendor performance
  • Lead weekly vendor account meetings to address operational needs and resolve issues
  • Manage behavioral health provider contracts and maintain accurate documentation
  • Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and performance metrics
  • Identify and implement process improvements for vendor management
  • Monitor and verify that the vendor consistently meets all compliance, regulatory, and contractual obligations as outlined in agreements
  • Collaborate with the vendor and organizational leadership to proactively identify areas of concern or non-compliance, and address these through structured discussions during weekly account meetings
  • Serve as department lead on cross-functional teams and subcommittees
  • Coordinate with internal departments (Care Services, Claims, Credentialing, IT, Finance)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, MBA, MPP, MPH or similar preferred, but not required
  • License or Certification in behavioral health (e.g., CADC), or as a behavioral health professional (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LADC etc.) is required
  • Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
  • Minimum 3 years in a managerial role overseeing programs, vendors, or operations, preferably in managed healthcare or public sector programs
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, behavioral health coding and billing, and state contracts
  • Familiarity with the continuum of care for SUD and BH services in Massachusetts
  • Experience with behavioral health integration, alternative payment models, and innovative care delivery strategies
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Planner, and other MS Office tools

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Behavioral Health Vendor Relations Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$100,000 - $115,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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