Job Description

Who we are:

Golden Steps ABA is on a mission to change lives—one step at a time. We’re not just building a team; we’re creating a community where inclusion, impact, and growth are the norm for our teammates and our patients. If you're ready to take the next step forward and want to be part of a crew that celebrates heart, hustle, and high standards, come thrive with us.

Why You’ll Love Working with us:

• Unmatched CultureConnection is at the heart of who we are. Whether we’re sharing laughs at team outings, enjoying monthly lunches, or celebrating milestones together, we make time to connect, have fun, and grow as one team.

• Diversity & InclusionWe thrive on different perspectives. Our strength lies in the unique experiences of our team — fostering a collaborative, inclusive space where everyone’s voice matters.

• Growth & AdvancementWe don’t just hire — we invest. With a “hire-to-retire” mindset, we offer clear career paths, professional development, and advancement opportunities at every stage.

• Support for Continuing EducationYour goals matter. That’s why we provide tuition discounts, CME libraries, RBT training, university discounts, ongoing mentorship and paid training. We’re helping you level up your skills and chase your career dreams.

• Benefits and Perks Created to Support YouEnjoy competitive PTO, paid sick leave, health/dental/vision coverage, and a 401K with match — because great work deserves great benefits.

Responsibilities

Credentialing Specialist Job Description:

• Competitive Pay. Hybrid schedule. Make a difference and love doing it.
• We are a small, employee-centric organization driven by our collective commitment to ABA excellence.

Qualifications

A Day in the life:

• Acquire contracts for all insurances that we will be partnering within the applicable states.
• Assess the needs of each state to comply with state regulations.
• Create individual provider files to include up to date information needed to complete the required governmental and commercial payer credentialing applications.
• Maintain internal provider framework to ensure all information is accurate and logins are available.
• Update and maintain CAQH accounts.
• Complete revalidation requests issued by government payers.
• Process credentialing applications to add therapists to commercial payers, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Creating NPI’s when necessary for individual therapists.
• Process re-credentialing applications for commercial payers.
• Working closely with the billing department to negotiate contract rates.
• Meet deadlines and communicate updates regularly with leadership and respective parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

What you’ll bring:

• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• 2 years of credentialing experience preferred.
• Quick learner.
• Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision.
• Experience with NPI registry, and CAQH.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Golden Steps ABA provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, military/veteran status, or disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, or any other classification protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotions, terminations, layoffs, transfers and leaves of absence.