Behavioral Health Provider – Insurance & Practice Insights Study (U.S.A)

Mercor is seeking licensed Behavioral Health Providers to participate in a short-term research study with a leading AI lab. This project aims to better understand how insurance dynamics—particularly payer mix and administrative workflows—impact small behavioral health practices. Participants will share insights on their day-to-day experience with insurance-related processes and how these influence clinical and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured survey.

• Provide insights on insurance workflows, including billing, claims, and payer interactions

• Offer feedback on administrative challenges within small behavioral health practices

Requirements

• Licensed Behavioral Health Provider (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

• Currently practicing in a clinical setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, or behavioral health center)

• Some involvement in insurance-related processes (e.g., billing, claims, contracting, or reimbursement)

• Experience working in small practice environments (lean teams, close involvement in operations)

• Based in the United States

Work Arrangement

• One-time engagement (30–45 minutes)

• To be completed in 7 days after if shortlisted

• One-time task payment of $100 USD

Why Join

• Contribute to research shaping AI tools for healthcare operations

• Share real-world insights from frontline behavioral health practice

• Fast, structured engagement with competitive compensation

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.