Job Title: Medicaid Specialist - Onsite
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Client Financial and Benefit Advocacy Services
Employment Type: Full-time
The Medicaid Specialist manages will coordinate a high volume of data including client information. Serves as the primary point of contact for all Medicaid program activities.
The Medicaid Specialist position offers…
Key Responsibilities:
Functions in accordance with the system’s Operational Guidelines and within his/her professional code of ethics.
Serves as the point of contact for Medicaid clients that coming into the system’s CPRC services or are current CPRC clients.
Provides and/or coordinates a follow-up to all clients and/or their CSS to update on their Medicaid status, and obtain the information needed to process their application.
Is sensitive and responsible to client needs, such as data collection, development of Medicaid applications, maintenance of various aspects of the application process, etc.
Participates in all required meetings.
Regularly participates in evaluation of self.
Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of the system, cooperates with utilization review procedures, and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records Department.
Experience and/ Education Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.