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  • Speech-Language Pathologist
    Speech-Language Pathologist
    6 days ago
    $180 hourly
    Part-time
    White Plains

    Speech-Language Pathologist — Therapist-Owned Home Health (Top Pay, Contractor, Flexible Territory) Engaging Therapy Solutions NYC & Surrounding Areas Engaging Therapy Solutions is a therapist-owned, clinician-led home health company serving NYC and surrounding areas. Built by clinicians with over 20 years of experience, we deliver a higher standard of care through a clinician-first model focused on excellence, autonomy, and meaningful patient impact. We are expanding our team of skilled clinicians and are seeking SLPs who value autonomy, quality care, and a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a contractor role, giving you control over where, when, and how you provide care, working with patients you select. Why Join Us • Top-tier pay: $80 per 30-minute visit — above most outpatient, school-based, and SNF settings, • Selective, curated caseloads — designed for scheduling consistency and efficiency, • Flexible territory alignment — choose areas that fit your life, • Clinician-led culture — clinical decisions driven by you, • Streamlined systems — efficiency designed to respect your time, • 1-on-1 personalized onboarding — tailored to your experience and goals The Role Deliver skilled speech therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes. Ideal for SLPs who value autonomy, functional care, professionalism, and meaningful patient outcomes. Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations, • Develop individualized, functional treatment plans, • Provide evidence-based therapy in patients’ homes, • Educate patients and caregivers for carryover and independence, • Complete documentation accurately and efficiently Qualifications • Active NYS SLP license, • Experience in home health, outpatient, or medical settings preferred, • Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered approach, • Organized, reliable, professional, • Comfortable working independently while valuing collaboration Ideal for Clinicians Who: • Care deeply about high-quality patient outcomes, • Want flexibility and control over their schedule, • Appreciate a supportive, clinician-led environment Apply If you’re ready to join a clinician-led, high-impact company that values your expertise, autonomy, and professional growth, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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  • Associate Research Scientist
    Associate Research Scientist
    29 days ago
    $79327–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly motivated candidate to join the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Laboratory at NYSPI/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Our mission is to define the cellular mechanisms underlying mind-body processes, with a focus on mitochondria. The Lab's translational research program involves a combination of laboratory and clinical studies. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with other lab members and both external and internal collaborators on research projects aiming to understand the role of mitochondria in human health. Specifically, the candidate will oversee biological and data processing pipelines to investigate stress-related mitochondrial signaling, focusing on cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA), a recently identified biomarker of psychological stress, as well as GDF15 and FGF21, metabolic stress-related proteins measurable across multiple biofluids. Tasks will include receiving and processing biological samples (serum, plasma, saliva, others), performing DNA extraction, quantitative PCR and ELISA assays to generate new data. In addition, the candidate will analyze data, prepare technical and scientific reports, and contribute to manuscript development in collaboration with other team members. At CUMC. we stand together because diverse experiences, perspective, and values enrich every dimension of our work. Join our team and see how your unique skills and experience can create a real impact by changing lives. Job Function: • The successful applicant will work collaboratively with other lab members and both external and internal collaborators on research projects aiming to understand the role of mitochondria in human health., • Will oversee biological and data processing pipelines to investigate stress-related mitochondrial signaling, focusing on cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA), a recently identified biomarker of psychological stress, as well as GDF15 and FGF21, metabolic stress-related proteins measurable across multiple biofluids., • Will be receiving and processing biological samples (serum, plasma, saliva, others), performing DNA extraction, quantitative PCR and ELISA assays to generate new data., • The candidate will analyze data, prepare technical and scientific reports, and contribute to manuscript development in collaboration with other team members. Our mission is to define the cellular mechanisms underlying mind-body processes, with a focus on mitochondria. The lab’s translational research program involves a combination of laboratory and clinical studies. Minimum Skills and Education Required: • PhD or equivalent in relevant field, • Completed graduate training in laboratory sciences, biology, or related field of study, • At least 5 years of molecular biology laboratory experience, • Strong organizational skills, independence, and the ability to work well with others in a research team. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience managing biobanks, • Prior experience with DNA extraction and qPCR, • Prior experience with ELISA, • Prior experience in mitochondrial research environment, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and R Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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  • Mental Health Biller / Insurance Specialist (Remote)
    Mental Health Biller / Insurance Specialist (Remote)
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Mount Vernon

    Independent Contractor – Part-Time (10–15 hrs/week to start) Start Date: ASAP About the Practice: I am a growing outpatient psychiatric private practice seeking an experienced Mental Health Biller / Insurance Specialist to manage billing across multiple payers, including commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. The practice currently uses Tebra (Kareo) for documentation and EHR. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and familiar with psychiatric billing requirements. Responsibilities • Submit claims through Tebra for all completed sessions, • Verify insurance eligibility and benefits (including behavioral health carve-outs), • Manage claim denials, rejections, and appeals, • Handle Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance billing, • Complete ERA/EFT enrollments and clearinghouse setup, • Post payments and reconcile accounts, • Track authorizations when required, • Communicate with insurance representatives as needed, • Provide monthly financial/billing reports, • Minimum 2 years of experience in mental health billing (psychiatry experience strongly preferred), • Proficiency with Tebra/Kareo or willingness to learn quickly, • Understanding of CPT codes (99205, 99214, 90833, etc.) and modifier rules, • Experience billing Medicaid + Medicare, • Ability to troubleshoot complex claim issues, • Strong communication and follow-through, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Must have own computer and secure internet connection, • Prior experience working with a solo or small mental health practice, • Familiarity with Headway/Alma workflows (not required but helpful), • Knowledge of prior authorizations, utilization management, and payer policies, • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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