Job Description

Why PsychPlus?

The current delivery model for mental health care is broken in this country. PsychPlus set out on a mission to reimagine how mental health care is delivered to every American. Our goal is to provide a digital-first, modern approach to psychiatry and therapy. We provide care both in-person at our offices across Texas and virtually so our patients can be seen at their convenience.

Through a combination of exceptional medical and psychological care and best-in-class technology, we provide an unparalleled approach that serves our patients needs in an integrated way. Join us in our mission to ensure that every person has access to affordable and accessible mental health care.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts for healthcare providers, facilities, and acquisitions. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that contractual agreements are clear, compliant, and protect the interests of both the organization and the providers. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of employment laws, contract language, and healthcare industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and edit contracts for healthcare providers, facilities, and acquisitions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Customize contract templates to suit various employment arrangements (e.g., full-time, part-time, and locum tenens).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal and HR teams, to finalize contract terms.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to local, state, and federal laws as well as industry-specific regulations.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment law and healthcare regulations that may impact contracts.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and healthcare providers during the contracting process, answering questions and providing clarification on terms.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll teams to ensure smooth onboarding of contracted providers.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and associated documents.
• Track contract renewals, amendments, and expirations, ensuring timely updates and renewals as necessary.
• Identify potential risks in contract terms and propose strategies to mitigate these risks while protecting the interests of the organization.
• Work closely with legal counsel to ensure contracts are compliant with organizational policies and legal standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of employment law and healthcare provider regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Perks

Our goals are to find the best, attract the best, and offer a competitive salary—which is why we prioritize the quality of the hire over the number of hires. We offer zero-stress medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive salaries, and a generous PTO policy. We are excited to tell you about a few "perks” we offer that are unique to Psychplus. We’ve spent time thinking through what it means to be a modern mental health company and how we can better align these additional perks with our mission and values.

Additional Information

The expected base pay for this role will be between $50,000 to $70,000 annually at the commencement of employment, paid in USD. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and years of experience. Further, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Psychplus Health-sponsored benefits.

So—what do you think?

If you’ve made it this far, well, we’re excited to meet you too. Just one more thing that we want you to remember: we pride ourselves on our meritocratic, performance-driven culture. We are a startup and move at the speed of light. You might be required to wear multiple hats at any given time. There’s no room for complacency. Your scope of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference will be uncapped at Psychplus, but we need your commitment that you will work tirelessly for our patients, parents, and partners. At the end of day, our team is committed to helping you succeed at Psychplus because when you succeed, our patients succeed, and we get one step closer to solving the mental health crisis. We’re hopeful that this role will give you the experience to go and do whatever you want in life but the fulfillment to make you never want to leave our team. We look forward to solving the mental health crisis, together.

Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Psychplus, please go directly to our Careers Page:

Psychplus will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Psychplus will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Psychplus will only be sent from @psychplus.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.

At Psychplus, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide accessible and affordable mental healthcare to every one of our patients.

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