Manager, Contract Negotiations – Behavioral Health

CVS Health

. Serve as a behavioral health contracting subject matter resource for the Louisiana market .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,300 - $119,340 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health contracting, including negotiation and execution of agreements across various provider types. Proficient in evaluating Medicaid requirements and developing strategies to enhance network capacity and access.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Behavioral Health Provider Contracting ExperienceNegotiation and Execution of AgreementsKnowledge of Louisiana Medicaid Behavioral Health ServicesEvaluation of Behavioral Health ProvidersMS Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Health ContractingNegotiation SkillsProvider Credentialing RequirementsBehavioral Health Levels of CareReimbursement MethodologiesCritical ThinkingProblem ResolutionAccess Needs EvaluationFinancial Impact AnalysisService Delivery Requirements

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Louisiana MedicaidBehavioral Health ServicesCrisis ServicesSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentCommunity-Based Behavioral Health ServicesInpatient Psychiatric ServicesResidential ServicesPartial HospitalizationIntensive Outpatient ServicesOutpatient Behavioral Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a behavioral health contracting subject matter resource for the Louisiana market
Understand the continuum of Louisiana Medicaid behavioral health services, applicable provider types and qualifications, and reimbursement structures
Build and maintain an adequate behavioral health network
Support Network leadership in evaluating behavioral health network needs by level of care and service type
Identify access, capacity, and geographic gaps
Develop targeted recruitment and contracting strategies to address network deficiencies
Negotiate and execute agreements across multiple behavioral health provider types and levels of care
Evaluate rate proposals, financial impact, provider leverage, access needs, and market conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years behavioral health provider contracting experience, including negotiation and execution of agreements across multiple behavioral health provider types and levels of care
Working knowledge of Louisiana Medicaid behavioral health services and provider requirements
Understanding of provider types, licensure/credentialing requirements, service delivery requirements, and reimbursement considerations
Knowledge of behavioral health levels of care and service settings, including inpatient psychiatric, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient behavioral health, crisis services, substance use disorder treatment, and community-based behavioral health services
Ability to evaluate behavioral health providers' scope of services and qualifications against Medicaid requirements
Experience negotiating behavioral health reimbursement methodologies and contract terms
Ability to interpret and operationalize Louisiana Medicaid requirements, managed care contract requirements, provider manuals, fee schedules, and applicable behavioral health guidance
Strong communication, critical thinking, problem resolution and interpersonal skills
MS Office Suite proficiency
Ability to travel in assigned market up to 15% of the time
Resident of Louisiana and able to work in the Baton Rouge office 1-2 times per month
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program eligibility