Credentialing Specialist

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, We Envision a Future Where Every Child Diagnosed With Autism Has Access To Innovative And Compassionate Care, Empowering Them To Thrive And Reach Their Full Potential. Our Vision Is Built On Four Core Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences. 
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism. 
• Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism. 
• Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve. 
  
  

Join Us as a Credentialing Specialist!

As a Credentialing Specialist, you’ll manage the end-to-end credentialing process for ABA providers across multiple states and insurance plans. You’ll collect and verify licensure and demographic data, prepare applications, maintain accurate records, and keep internal teams informed—all while ensuring compliance with payor, state, and federal guidelines.

No credentialing experience? That’s okay! Candidates with backgrounds in customer service, call centers, or administrative support have excelled in this role thanks to their attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to stay organized.

What You'll Do

• Manage the credentialing process for new and existing ABA practitioners—gather documentation, complete applications, and track approvals across multiple states and insurance plans.
• Verify licensure and certifications for BCBAs, RBTs, and other clinicians, monitor expiration dates, and initiate timely re-credentialing.
• Serve as a key point of contact between providers, insurance payors, and internal teams—keeping everyone informed with clear, timely updates.
• Maintain accurate records in our EHR, payor portals, and internal tracking tools to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
• Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring Medicaid guidelines, payor policies, and regulatory changes—suggesting improvements to keep our processes sharp.
• Support audits and documentation requests related to credentialing compliance.
  
  

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Confident multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; comfortable handling phone and email inquiries.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) and the ability to learn multiple web portals quickly.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for great customer service.
  
  

Work Location & Hours:

This role is hybrid, and you will be required to be in anyone of our MD EI Centers (Owings Mills or Beltsville) 2 - 3 days per MONTH. The core hours are 8:30AM to 5:00PM EST.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Up to 19 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure 
• Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for dependent/partner coverage), voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more! 
• Free 50k life insurance policy.  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan 
• Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more. 
  
  

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and experience equity.

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.