Credentialing Policy and Committee Specialist jobs in United States
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BetterHelp · 3 days ago

Credentialing Policy and Committee Specialist

BetterHelp is on a mission to make mental health care more accessible to everyone. The Credentialing Policy and Committee Specialist will be responsible for governance, policy, and oversight of the credentialing function, ensuring compliance with NCQA standards and leading credentialing committee operations.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInternetMental HealthTherapeuticsWellness

Responsibilities

Own and maintain all credentialing and recredentialing policies, procedures, and supporting documentation
Ensure ongoing compliance with NCQA, CMS, state, and payer credentialing requirements
Lead regular policy reviews and updates to reflect regulatory changes, operational improvements, and audit findings
Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory standards
Lead the planning, facilitation, and documentation of Credentialing and Appeals Committee meetings
Ensure committees are structured and operated in compliance with NCQA and organizational bylaws
Prepare case summaries, provider files, and decision materials for committee review
Document committee decisions, rationales, and follow-up actions in accordance with audit standards
Oversee credentialing-related adverse actions and appeals processes
Ensure timely, compliant notification of providers and proper documentation of outcomes
Coordinate appeals committee meetings and final determinations
Track and report on credentialing governance metrics, policy compliance, and committee activity
Identify gaps or risks in credentialing processes and recommend mitigation strategies
Support credentialing leadership with readiness assessments and compliance reporting

Qualification

Provider credentialingNCQA standardsCredentialing committee managementPolicy draftingRegulatory interpretationExperience in healthcareAppeals processesWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

2+ years of experience in provider credentialing, with a strong focus on policy, governance, or audit functions
In-depth knowledge of NCQA credentialing standards and credentialing committee requirements
Experience managing credentialing committees and appeals processes
Strong written communication skills with experience drafting policies and formal documentation
High attention to detail and ability to interpret regulatory requirements

Preferred

Experience in a national or multi-state healthcare or behavioral health organization
Experience supporting NCQA accreditation or re-accreditation
Familiarity with CMS and state-specific credentialing requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
Competitive compensation
Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
An awesome community of co-workers

Company

BetterHelp

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BetterHelp is an online counseling platform that connects its members to licensed therapists.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2015-01-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jan Belke
Country Manager | DACH
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