• Develop, expand and maintain PPO network, to include new provider identification, solicitation and rate negotiation. • Adhere to established provider fee schedules. • Coordinate rate negotiations with Vice President, Provider Relations and Vice President, Finance. • Assist in conducting BHS provider orientations, to include individual and regional provider training sessions, as requested. • Serve as liaison with treatment providers, clients, patients, and others, as requested. • Resolve problems on a timely basis. • Provider Relations Division serves in direct support role to the Clinical Division. • Assist Clinical Division as directed in client/case-specific provider hook-ups and problem-solving. • Assist Clinical Division and Accounting/Marketing Divisions as requested in support services related to specific or potential client contracts. • Assist in preparation of proposals as requested. • Maintain corporate, departmental and quality assurance policies and procedures. • Recommend new policies/procedures as deemed appropriate. • Recommend revisions to PPO contract forms and rates as appropriate. • Participate in on-going marketing and provider relations efforts, as directed. • Participate in special projects, on-going research and public relations efforts as appropriate. • Coordinate information on competition, provider rates by region or city, national statistics and relevant changes in the field with Vice President, Provider Relations. • Make recommendations on product line enhancements. • Prepare reports as requested. • Perform other related duties as directed or deemed appropriate. • Attend meetings as requested. • Advise Vice President, Provider Relations on developments in the field.