$120K - 160K a year
Lead provider recruitment strategy, oversee onboarding and credentialing, manage relationships with payers, supervise recruitment team, ensure compliance, and drive network expansion.
Bachelor’s degree required, 7+ years in provider recruitment or credentialing in healthcare, 3+ years leadership, experience with global recruitment and payer collaboration, and strong knowledge of behavioral health credentialing.
Job Description: • Lead the development and implementation of provider recruitment strategies to expand network capacity, specialty coverage, and geographic reach • Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, health plans, and other payer partners to ensure seamless network alignment and integration • Oversee provider onboarding processes, including contracting, credentialing, compliance verification, and system integration • Support health plan integration efforts by coordinating with internal teams and payers to align provider participation, benefits configuration, and directory accuracy • Supervise and mentor a team of recruitment specialists and onboarding coordinators, setting performance goals and fostering professional growth • Monitor and report on recruitment pipeline, onboarding timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs), including provider satisfaction and network adequacy • Collaborate with Credentialing, Clinical Services, Operations, Sales, Account Management, Quality, and Provider groups to ensure seamless provider activation • Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes comply with all applicable accreditation standards (NCQA, URAC) and regulatory requirements • Partner with leadership on network expansion initiatives, client implementations, and strategic growth opportunities • Drive continuous improvement by evaluating workflows, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to optimize efficiency • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Behavioral Health, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred • 7+ years of experience in provider recruitment, credentialing, or network management within EAP, behavioral health, or healthcare • 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment • Experience with Global recruitment • Experience collaborating with insurance companies, health plans, and payer networks to integrate providers and support benefit structures • Strong understanding of behavioral health licensure, credentialing standards, and payer/provider contracting • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment and onboarding targets • Proficiency with recruitment systems, CRMs, and provider data management tools • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in provider recruitment and engagement. Benefits: • Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more • Competitive pay with annual increases
This job posting was last updated on 10/17/2025