Director of Revenue and EHR Optimization

Who We Are: Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities.

Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families.

In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year. Our Mission: Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.

Liberation Programs is hiring a Director of Revenue and EHR Optimization to oversee revenue cycle management. The purpose of this position is to ensure optimization and standardization of business processes. This individual will work with the Comptroller, operations leaders, vendors and other stakeholders (Compliance, etc.)

to identify issues, drive resolution and set strategic direction. Will also have the overall responsibility for designing/implementing solutions to meet business objectives, such as application implementation and process optimization for the revenue cycle process. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct optimization of revenue related to 1st/ 3rd Party Contracts, Billing and Payments.
• Provides oversight of agency first and third-party receivables and preparation of reports
• Analyze and report on front end office performance of cash collections, as well as billing and collections performance from the Billing back office.
• Negotiate contracts with private insurance companies and/or other payer sources
• Responsible for Medicare/Medicaid Compliance and Audits.
• Assist in implementation of new integrated electronic health record, including training of staff and system refinement
• Responsible for General Ledger Interface for Accounts Receivable.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare reform and other key industry trends/drivers.
• Proven experience with Medicare/Medicaid and Private Insurance provider enrollment, billing and contracting.
• Accounts Receivable Aging and Recovery experience.
• Ability to perform duties in alignment with the Strategic Plan of the organization.
• Serve as revenue optimization subject matter expert, reporting to the Comptroller.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant accounting/billing with at least 5 years in a management position.
• Proven understanding of accounting processes and procedures and US GAAP.
• Experience in Healthcare billing and managing payer's contracts is a plus.
• Experience implementing a new EHR ideal.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a nonprofit behavioral health setting is desired.
• Strong oral and written communications skills along with interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Medical/Dental/Vision Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit 401K with Match Tuition Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off Policy HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant Supportive Work Environment