Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management

Job Description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.Our Goal:

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Paid continuing education opportunities

Paid parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs (for applicable roles and locations)

Position: Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management

Job Summary: The Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is responsible for driving excellence across all aspects of the revenue cycle. This leader will spearhead system modernization and automation initiatives, streamline processes for efficiency and accuracy, and align revenue strategies with Lighthouse's financial and operational goals to support long-term growth and sustainability.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all revenue cycle operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and financial accuracy

Develop and execute a long-term strategic vision for the RCM function aligned with Lighthouse's goals and growth

Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing revenue cycle team; foster accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement

Manage and evaluate the performance of outsourced billing partners, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to KPIs

Assess and enhance internal processes and controls to strengthen revenue capture, reduce denials, and improve cash flow

Collaborate with Finance during the month-end close process and prepare audit documentation as needed

Establish and maintain RCM-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent application across teams

Develop and maintain meaningful dashboards and KPI reporting to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities

Lead RCM automation efforts and implement technology-driven solutions that streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy

Build and sustain strong relationships with payers to support timely claims resolution, contract management, and issue escalation

Participate as a key stakeholder in the evaluation and implementation of a new EHR system

Support RCM integration efforts during acquisitions or expansions

Collaborate with executive leadership and clinical operations to align financial and operational priorities

Stay current on regulatory and payer updates to ensure Lighthouse remains compliant and competitive

Analyze trends, identify root causes of revenue leakage, and implement corrective strategies

Present regular RCM performance updates, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership

Support day-to-day RCM activities as needed to ensure departmental continuity and effectiveness.

Provide strategic leadership and vision for all aspects of the revenue cycle, ensuring an efficient, compliant, and high-performing function

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and payer billing regulations

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the revenue cycle

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience/Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, with a proven record of measurable improvement and strategic growth

Demonstrated experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder (SUD), and mental health billing

Proven success leading RCM teams and vendors within a hybrid or multi-site organization

Expertise in Medicaid billing and reimbursement models

Previous leadership in EHR selection, evaluation, and successful implementation

Experience leading RCM integration during mergers or acquisitions

Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools

Strong understanding of compliance, audit standards, and payer regulations

Must successfully pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen

Location: In person - Columbus, OH

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time

Hybrid remote