Associate Attorney (Insurance) – ABA Centers of AmericaFort Lauderdale, Florida

This position is on-site in our downtown Fort Lauderdale HQ offices Monday-Friday. 

About ABA Centers of America

ABA Centers of America is a healthcare innovator experiencing steady growth while revolutionizing the autism care field. We provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to our clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our teams also support a small group of affiliated addiction treatment centers and related companies.

We are currently in 9 states with over 30 clinical service areas, and our roadmap will bring us to more than 50 clinical service areas over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, IT, accounting, and clinic growth.

Growth Opportunity
If you're an attorney with healthcare/insurance industry experience looking to broaden your skills in the corporate world, we've got the perfect opportunity for you. This is an exciting time to be a part of our company as we grow to become the nation’s leading commercial autism care provider! 

As an Associate Attorney, you will report to the Chief Legal Officer and oversee matters relating to the preparation of documents to help advocate for children with autism, including documents on reimbursement for care and treatment. The successful candidate will proactively develop policies and procedures aligning with our company goals and philosophies while mitigating risk whenever possible. Bonus – we don't require billable hours! 

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer and other company attorneys to develop legal strategies in line with company values.
• Provide advice, leadership, and guidance on revenue cycle management issues, particularly in regard to appealing wrongfully denied and delayed insurance claims through the insurance carrier’s internal appeal process.
• Advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Oversee appeals relating to claims submitted to third-party payors.
• Draft appeals with insurance as part of the revenue cycle management process.
• Review and negotiate single-case agreements with health insurance payors.
• Collaborate closely with admissions, utilization review, and clinical staff to develop, implement, and evaluate a legally compliant screening assessment and admissions process.
• Ensure compliance with the state requirements/guidelines.
• Stay current with changes in state and federal laws and regulations regarding insurance/third-party payors and data privacy.
• Work within the company’s proprietary technology framework to promptly update cases and streamline case management processes, supporting enhancements within the system and ensuring the accuracy of data.
• Work on-site with minimal travel time requirements.