Verification of Benefits Specialist

Why Charlie Health? We are currently facing a nationwide mental health epidemic marked by rising rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and suicide. At the same time, those seeking help often encounter barriers—whether geographic, financial, or systemic—that prevent them from receiving timely and effective care. This urgent need calls for a reimagined approach to behavioral health treatment. At Charlie Health, our mission is to connect the world to life-saving mental health treatment. Our innovative virtual programs combine curated group sessions, individual therapy, and family therapy, delivered through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans designed for sustainable healing from the comfort of home. By connecting individuals with shared experiences and fostering supportive communities, Charlie Health provides a pathway to long-term recovery, with over 90% of our clients seeing improvement in their most challenging mental health symptoms. Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to this mission. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in reshaping the future of mental healthcare. About The Role This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the verification of benefits process ensuring efficient, accurate policy reviews and effectively handling referral complexities. Obtaining accurate benefits is the first step in financial process meaning accuracy is key as it determines patient responsibility and our ability to get reimbursed for services. Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. Responsibilities • Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with payers • Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained • Document all pertinent insurance information into SalesForce • Informs teams of support actions necessary for insurance or referral issues • Identifies special policy clauses per policy information to aid in financial and admission decisions • Educates patients, families and internal teams on insurance issues • Identifies all third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling and revenue cycle as appropriate • Provides support to admissions and revenue cycle teams as necessary • Investigate escalated insurance billing inquiries and inaccuracies and take appropriate action to resolve the account • Other duties as assigned Requirements • 3-5 years related work experience in health care administrative, financial, insurance, customer services, claims, billing, call center, or management • Knowledge of medical billing practices, office policies and procedures • Knowledge of all confidentially requirements regarding patients and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Organizational skills • Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information • Strict attention to details • What is your expected compensation?

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here. Our Values • Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope. • We care personally about every single person in the Charlie Health ecosystem: our clients, providers, and team members alike. • We inspire hope with every interaction, reminding our clients that we truly and unconditionally believe in them. • Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence. • We ask “why” five times before we’re satisfied with the answer. We don’t stick to the status quo; we challenge our assumptions and remain humble. • Above all, we’re results-oriented. When we find data that calls our original plan into question, we modify or pivot. • Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up. • We work as swiftly as possible. The mental health crisis is relentless, and so are we. • Our clients don’t give up and neither do we. Persistence is our superpower. Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting. Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current-openings. Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services. Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people. Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation. Apply Job!