Network Contracting & Compliance Manager

" Network Contracting & Compliance Manager Job Number: 26-12992 Job Summary: The Network Contracting & Compliance Manager directs and supervises the provider network contracting and compliance function, ensuring that Integral Care's contracted external provider network meets all contractual, regulatory, and performance standards required under applicable contracts, and state and federal rules. This position leads a team of Contract Managers responsible for the full contract lifecycle-procurement, onboarding, monitoring, corrective action, and renewal-and holds overall accountability for network adequacy, compliance integrity, and consistent contracting practices across the network.Reporting to the Provider Network Authority Officer, the manager sets direction and standards for the contracting team, resolves complex or escalated contract and compliance matters, and serves as a subject-matter authority on regulatory interpretation and provider network requirements. The role works collaboratively with the Provider Network Initiatives Manager, internal departments (quality, finance, clinical, and legal), external providers, government entities, and community stakeholders to ensure the network delivers high-quality, compliant, and recovery-oriented services that address community need and service gaps. This position will also provide contract management support to contracted organizations and backup support as needed to other contract managers.This position operates with substantial independent judgment and decision-making authority within established policy and regulatory frameworks, and is responsible for translating oversight-agency requirements into operational practice for the team it supervises. Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule. Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care. Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, healthcare administration, social work, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. License: Required: Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Experience : Required: 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, provider network management, compliance, or a closely related area, including 1-2 years of supervisory or lead experience. Familiarity with Housing First, recovery-oriented systems of care, and behavioral health service delivery models. Hours: Full-Time. Workdays: Monday - Friday. Workhours: 8:00AM- 5:00PM. Salary: $86,008.83 annually. Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care! Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement account Gold's Gym membership discount All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age. For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas. " #J-18808-Ljbffr integratedliving Australia Ltd