CVS Health
Contract Negotiation Manager- Behavioral Health
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Contract Negotiation Manager
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold themselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger — helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Contract Negotiation Manager will:
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Negotiate and execute high-level reviews, analyses, and disputes of contracts with single and group Behavioral Health providers within a defined market
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Manage contract performance and support the development and implementation of:
- Strategic traditional contracts
- Value-based contract relationships
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Negotiate, execute, review, and analyze contracts, or facilitate dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with:
- Solo and group Behavioral Health providers
- Across all lines of business (Medicare, commercial, etc.)
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Ensure optimal risks and opportunities within defined metrics across all levels of provider agreements. Responsibilities:
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Manages contract performance to support:
- Network quality
- Provider availability
- Financial goals and strategies across all lines of business
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Recruits Behavioral Health providers as needed to meet network expansion and adequacy targets in:
- Medicare
- Commercial markets
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Collaborates cross-functionally to develop and execute:
- Provider compensation and pricing strategies
- Contributing to reimbursement modeling activities
- Submitting contractual information
- Analyzing development and operational reports
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Identifies and recommends strategies to manage cost issues, maximize revenue opportunities, and supports initiatives.
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Provides network development, maintenance, and refinement strategies to support cross-market provider networks.
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Assists with the design, development, implementation, and refinement of:
- Strategic network configurations
- Integration activities
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Optimizes interaction with providers and internal business partners to:
- Manage provider relationships
- Ensure provider needs are met
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Resolves escalated issues, including but not limited to:
- Claims payment
- Contract interpretation and parameters
- Accuracy of provider contracts or demographic info
Required Qualifications
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5–7 years of experience in healthcare, with a minimum of 3+ years of:
- Documented, proven managed care network negotiation skills
- Experience in provider relations or contractual agreements
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Working knowledge of:
- Competitive strategies
- Complex contracting options
- Financial/contractual arrangements
- Regulatory requirements
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Strong written and verbal communications, particularly:
- Presentations with external stakeholders
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Critical thinking with problem resolution skills
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Adept at:
- Execution (planning, delivery, and support)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Driving results while balancing competing priorities
- Self-discipline, professionalism, and trustworthiness
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Ability to work across multiple time zones, preferably from:
- Mountain or Pacific time zones
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Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent speciality training or professional qualification
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with California/Arizona/Alaska Behavioral Health provider markets
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Knowledge and familiarity with:
- Commercial HMO/PPO product development
- Medicare and/or Medicaid contracts
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3–5 years of experience preferred in:
- Negotiating commercial HMO/PPO contracts
- Medicare and/or Medicaid contractng
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Position Details: Role and Compensation
- Weekly hours: 40 hours/week
- Work type: Full time
- Pay range: $66,330.00 – $145,860.00 Considerations include geographical location, experience, degree, market demand, modality, responsibility, responsibilities, skill, and complexity. Salary is base rate only and will be subject to change annually as the company evolves.
- Potential incentives: Incentive plans, including short-term performance-based rewards
Our Commitment to Inclusion
CVS Health’s people reflect the diversity, skills, creativity, and backgrounds of the patients and communities we serve. We foster a workplace where everyone feels they belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Learn more here.
Benefits Highlights
As a full-time colleague, we offer:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Paid time off
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Retirement savings options
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Wellness programs
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Financial, emotional, and physical well-being support
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Additional benefits outlined during application and at Benefits Moments
Our Work Culture
Our teams include self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, and collaborative colleagues. Led by core values of humility, honesty, and accountability, our employees are:
✔ Self-disciplined, loyal, committed, and proud ✔ Collaborative and strategic in making a difference ✔ Trust-driven and alignment-focused
Winner of #1 Top Workplace in 2023 (sample highlighting),CVS: We all do… what matters
Terms
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Qualifications and application information will be reviewed for United States lawful authorization to work in the U.S.
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Competitive candidates must abide by federal, state, and local EEO laws and employment eligibility guidelines.
Closing Date:
For consideration, submit by September 1, 2026.
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