Mental Health Biller (Temporary), Finance and Accounting

Join Us at Wayfinder Family Services: A Place Where Every Challenge Meets Opportunity

 

Your Opportunity to Lead Change

As a part of the Wayfinder team, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a purpose. You’ll be part of a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing life-changing services to individuals facing obstacles. Whether you're working with children, youth, or adults, every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.

 

Why Choose Wayfinder Family Services?

We offer more than just competitive salaries; we offer a community where your work will matter and where your growth is supported. Here’s how we empower our team:

 

💼 Work-Life Flexibility

• Hybrid schedules available for many roles
• Flexible hours to support your work-life balance

üí∞ Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Generous 401(k) matching (100% of deferrals up to 3% of compensation; 50% of deferrals on 3% to 5%)
• Medical & Dental Insurance with employee-only + family coverage plans
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, five winter holidays, and a generous PTO policy
• Education Reimbursement: Invest in your career development
• Employee Referral Program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Robust training programs in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and clinical supervision for licensure

üå± Growth & Learning

• Access to professional development opportunities, including Shared Core Practice Model and Trauma-Informed Care training.
• Be a part of our commitment to best practices in social services.

 

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position.¬† The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• This is a temporary position that will sunset on 09/20/2025, and is budgeted for 4-20 hours/week, as needed.

 

Role Summary

As a Mental Health Biller, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.

 

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking passionate individuals who embody the values of compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:

 

• A solid commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others
• Experience working in social services, education, mental health, or related fields (preferred but not required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills‚Äîyou're a connector, a listener, and a problem solver
• A passion for lifelong learning and professional development
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• A growth mindset that aligns with Wayfinder‚Äôs mission to empower and support marginalized communities

 

How you will Impact Change:

• Performs all billing data input, information tracking, error correction, and follow-up on Department of Mental Health (DMH) contract.
• Submit Department of Mental Health electronic EDI billing on a timely basis as designated in the government entities contracts and by the agency.
• Prepare the ‚ÄúMonthly Utilization Report‚Äù, claim reconciliation reports, and other reports as needed related to claims and the management of the Department of Mental Health contracts.
• Tracks Mental Health billable units per program in the EHRS ‚ÄúWelligent‚Äù, run billing reports and compare our State Contract Approvals to our submitted billing reports.
• Maintains all billing-related configurations in the EHRS, such as paysources, rates, and billing rules. Become the agency expert on the EHRS billing configuration and provide consultation to the EHIM department as required.
• Assists in preparing for audits. Work with the Management to assist auditors in gathering documentation/ responses to any audit findings and may be responsible for writing and following up on any action plans needed to correct audit findings.

Education and Credentials

• A bachelor‚Äôs degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited university is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience submitting EDI claims to payors is required, with experience claiming to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Mental Health billing preferred.
• Experience reconciling EDI claims to claims responses is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping skills.
• Experience in the non-profit environment.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end healthcare billing workflow. Experience managing the billing workflow, end-to-end highly preferred.
• Knowledge of MediCal Eligibility and Third-Party Provider billing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, SharePoint and heavy use of excel required.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency‚Äôs insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

 

At Wayfinder, we believe in our diverse team's strength and collective ability to create meaningful change. Wayfinder Family Services is ready for you if you're ready to contribute to an organization that values your skills, respects your individuality, and fosters your personal and professional growth!

 

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.