Account Manager – Health Plans

SonderMind

. Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of payor partners .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management and partner growth within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on managed care and value-based programs. Capable of delivering compelling ROI narratives through data analysis and effective communication.

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Strategic Account ManagementPartner GrowthManaged Care KnowledgeValue-Based Programs FamiliarityAnalytical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Account ExpansionUtilization Data AnalysisROI StorytellingRevenue Growth StrategiesBehavioral Health Knowledge

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Payor LandscapeAlternative Payment ModelsRisk ArrangementsCase RatesHealthcare Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of payor partners
Own day-to-day relationships and executive-level connections
Lead regular business reviews and Joint Operating Committees
Build and deliver ROI stories using clinical outcomes, access improvements, cost savings, and utilization data
Identify and pursue account expansion opportunities, including new geographies, lines of business, products, offerings, and value-based programs
Drive member utilization through member engagement, referral pathways, and co-marketing initiatives
Partner with the Payor Contracting team on renewals and new agreements
Work cross-functionally with Revenue Cycle, credentialing, compliance, legal, finance, and operations
Deliver partner commitments and keep partnerships running smoothly
Support additional projects, including travel to industry conferences and in-person partner meetings
Proactively identify growth opportunities and resolve partner issues before escalation
Independently manage a portfolio while contributing to team-wide objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum BA/BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related degree
Minimum five years in strategic account management, partner growth, or payor-facing relationship management, ideally in behavioral health or healthcare
Proven track record of growing accounts through expanding offerings, increasing utilization, or driving revenue within existing relationships
Knowledge of managed care and the payor landscape
Familiarity with alternative payment models such as value-based programs, risk arrangements, and case rates
Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn outcomes and utilization data into a compelling value narrative
Executive presence and strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
Ability to work remotely and travel to the corporate office, payor visits, and conferences
Ability to lean in to new tools including AI to drive outcomes
Must currently be a resident and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

5% variable bonus
A commitment to fostering flexible hybrid work
A generous PTO policy with a minimum of three weeks off per year
Free therapy coverage benefits (must be enrolled in medical plans to participate)
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
HSA ($1,100 company contribution) and FSA options
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life & AD&D insurance
Salary-difference coverage for up to seven weeks of short-term disability leave after the required waiting period
Eight weeks of paid Parental Leave, or 8–16 weeks if also qualifying for STD
401K retirement plan with 100% matching, immediately vested, on up to 4% of base salary
Travel to Denver once a year for annual Shift gathering
Fourteen company holidays
Company shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Supplemental life insurance
Pet insurance coverage
Commuter benefits