Contracting & Credentialing Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Austin, TX
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary
Job Category:
Operations

Training Wheels ABAis dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate services to children and families while creating a supportive environment for our team. As we continue to grow,we'relooking for a detail-oriented and proactive Contracting & Credentialing Specialist to help ensure our providers are properly credentialed, enrolled, and ready to provide services.

The Contracting & Credentialing Specialist oversees provider contracting, credentialing, re-credentialing, and payer enrollment for Training Wheels ABA's ABA and Speech Therapy services. This role ensures providers are properly credentialed and enrolled to support timely service delivery and billing while partnering closely with HR, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, RCM, and Operations to support organizational growth.

• Manageprovidercredentialing and enrollment for BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other clinical providers across commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, and other applicable payers.
• Oversee payer contracting and renewals, including tracking effective dates, re-credentialing requirements, attestations, and fee schedules.
• Maintainaccurateprovider records and CAQH profiles,ensuring licenses, certifications, liability insurance, and other required documentation remain current.
• Monitor credentialing timelines and resolve enrollment barriers to prevent delays in provider start dates, scheduling, billing, or service delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, RCM, Authorizations, Scheduling, Billing, and Operations to align credentialing with onboarding and organizational growth.
• Support new clinic and service expansions by coordinating credentialing and payer enrollment needs.
• Maintain credentialing systems and reporting,identifying process gaps and opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance and confidentiality when managing provider, payer, andcredentialinginformation.

• 4+ years of experience in provider credentialing and enrollment, required in ABA, behavioral health, healthcare, or outpatient therapy.
• Strong knowledge of payer credentialing and enrollment processes.
• Experience managing CAQH profiles and commercial and/or Medicaid payer portals.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple providers, applications, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, tracking systems, and credentialing databases.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Experience credentialing both ABA and Speech Therapy providers.
• Familiarity with Texas Medicaid and commercial payer requirements.
• Experience working in a multi-clinic or rapidly growing healthcare organization.
• Experience developing or improving credentialing processes and tracking systems.
• Experience working with
  
  Central
  
  Reachor similar ABA practice management/clinical systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable, with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills. You should be comfortable managing multiple deadlines, communicating with insurance payers and internal teams, and taking ownership of the credentialing process from start to finish.

• Competitive Salary: $50,000-$65,000 annually
• 24
  
  Paid Days Off Annually+ an additional PTO day for each year of service
• Annual Longevity Bonuses— $250 per year of service, increasing with tenure
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Collaborative Leadership & Support— Work closely with HR, Recruiting, Clinical Leadership, RCM, Authorizations, and Operations
• Opportunities for Career Growth— Grow your skills and career alongside a rapidly expanding organization
• Process Improvement & Ownership— Make a direct impact on credentialing, contracting, and operational processes
• Dedicated Clinic Culture Leadersat each location who support our mission, foster team connection, and create engaging experiences through team events, celebrations, lunches, and themed day

Training Wheels ABA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

• 4+ years of experience in provider credentialing and enrollment, preferably in ABA, behavioral health,…