Contract Specialist

Daymark Recovery Services•Salisbury, NC

About The Position

Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission-driven community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services. Its mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. The Contract Specialist manages, prepares, and analyzes contracts for the organization. The role requires familiarity with legal terminology and attention to detail to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The specialist works with multiple departments to support clear, enforceable contracts, mitigate risks, and advance organizational goals. The position also supports contract-related reporting, budgeting, audits, insurance enrollment, licensing renewals, and accounting tasks.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, accounting, or legal studies required.
Equivalent combination of training and work experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of contract administration experience or experience in a similar role preferred.
Basic accounting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with managed care organization (MCO) contract denials and update service codes and demographics as needed.
Prepare new provider contracts, obtain required documentation, and secure final approvals and signed copies.
Renew provider contracts annually and ensure documentation meets company standards.
Work with HR to ensure provider contracts comply with regulatory, CARF, and other governmental legal requirements.
Provide monthly reports to Finance, Credentialing, and HR.
Audit contracts on an ongoing basis to ensure documentation remains valid and within required guidelines.
Draft and update vendor contracts for all locations, ensuring required documentation is in place.
Track and enroll Daymark with third-party insurance companies for in-network rates and update location addresses.
Provide weekly updates to key staff about new insurance companies and annual renewals.
Monitor UPS accounts by location.
Monitor petty cash reports across locations.
Work with budgets for all contracts.
Assist with year-end audits.
Ensure DWI and facility license renewals for all locations are submitted to DHHS by established deadlines.
Submit DHHS license change requests as needed.
Assist Staff Accountant III as needed.
Assist with year-end 1099 reports as needed.
Attend and participate in center management and appropriate company-wide meetings.
Stay current on mandatory contract language.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.