Job Title: Credentialing Specialist
Location: Brooklyn
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Overview:
LBAPS is a leading national provider of behavioral health services, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with autism. With a presence across multiple states and a workforce of hundreds of dedicated professionals, LBAPS is committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care that empowers children and supports families. Our organization is built on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and a steadfast dedication to improving lives.
Position Summary:
As a Credentialing Specialist at LBAPS, you will play a critical role in ensuring our growing clinical and administrative teams remain compliant with all credentialing standards. You’ll manage a high volume of provider credentials across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely onboarding and ongoing compliance in accordance with payer, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer end-to-end credentialing and recredentialing processes for clinical and support staff nationwide.
- Verify and monitor licenses, certifications, education, and background checks to ensure full compliance with regulatory and payer standards.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate credentialing records in our internal databases and credentialing software.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams—including HR, Compliance, Clinical Operations, and Billing—to ensure seamless onboarding and credential upkeep.
- Conduct regular audits of credentialing files and proactively address gaps or expirations.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource to internal stakeholders on credentialing timelines, procedures, and compliance updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline perffered.
- Strong knowledge of credentialing standards, payer requirements, and healthcare regulatory compliance is a plus.
- Proficiency in credentialing management systems and EHR platforms is an added bonus but not required .
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume processes efficiently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working across departments in a fast-paced environment.