Contract Relations Administrator

Overview Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM Remote Position , Hybrid Available Depending on Location Looking for meaningful work that helps families access life-changing mental health care? Embark Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Contract Relations Administrator to support our mission of helping adolescents and their families access high-quality behavioral health services. In this role, you'll manage, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts across the organization. You'll help ensure agreements meet legal and compliance requirements, reduce risk, and support business needs. You'll also maintain contract records and standard operating procedures, serving as a key resource for teams involved in the contracting process. By supporting strong provider and payer relationships, you'll play an important role in helping families access the care they need when they need it most. Responsibilities Contract Development & Compliance Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with payers, vendors, and community partners. Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, and company requirements. Support new funding agreements and contract-related business initiatives. Identify risks and recommend solutions to support compliance and organizational goals. Contract Maintenance & Oversight Maintain organized digital contract records and documentation. Manage contract renewals and monitor key contract requirements. Serve as a primary contact for funding agencies, school districts, Medicaid programs, and other partners. Partner with internal teams to support compliance, audits, and operational needs. Documentation & Reporting Maintain and update contract procedures, policies, and SOPs. Track and document contract activity, outcomes, and funding opportunities. Serve as an internal resource for contract-related questions and guidance. Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting in Salesforce and other systems. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent is required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum age 21 Ability to pass criminal background check Minimum 2+ years of proven experience in contractual negotiations, procurement, and an understanding of legal requirements involved with contracts. Experience in behavioral health or related field preferred Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in Salesforce and BestNotes preferred. Excellent Customer Service skills and extraordinary attention to detail a MUST Prior experience working with Medicaid contracts or Special Education IEPs a plus Benefits Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders. Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities. Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) . Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave. Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.