Credentialing Specialist

Columbia Community Mental Health•Saint Helens, OR

6h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact. Summary: This role ensures providers meet organizational and regulatory credentialing standards while reflecting CCMH’s commitment to inclusion and compassion. The Credentialing & Provider Enrollment Specialist manages credentialing and enrollment processes, verifies qualifications, and supports provider participation in insurance programs. By maintaining accurate records and facilitating timely onboarding, this position helps deliver high-quality care and strengthens community partnerships.  Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:  CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated.

Requirements

Knowledge of behavioral health or healthcare environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and credentialing/data management systems
Technical aptitude with EHR, CAQH, PECOS, NPPES, and payer portals
Excellent written/verbal communication and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
Analytical mindset with process improvement aptitude
Ability to interpret and articulate complex policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Manages credentialing and enrollment processes
Verifies qualifications
Supports provider participation in insurance programs
Maintaining accurate records
Facilitating timely onboarding

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service.
CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday
Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
Voluntary Life Insurance
Accidental Coverage Insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance
Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided
Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)
Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors