Behavioral Health Program Manager jobs in United States
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Centene Corporation · 19 hours ago

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Centene Corporation is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits and a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. The Behavioral Health Program Manager will interact with behavioral health leadership to develop and implement long-range program strategies, manage projects, and direct clinical training programs for associates and providers.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Project leads behavioral health and/or behavioral health home program development and integration activities both internally and externally
Improves quality of behavioral health product by driving cross functional initiatives
Utilizes data to identify and manage change necessary to achieve performance improvement
Communicates and educates associates on behavioral health strategy
Develops behavioral health clinical educational materials, and performs provider behavioral health education
Works to develop and enhance relationships within the provider community, including behavioral health homes, community mental health centers, hospitals and individual providers (BH Providers and PCP's) and groups identified that are participating in Physical/ Behavioral integration activities
Designs, develops and implements behavioral health related clinical training for associates and providers
Works with utilization, case and disease management teams to implement and operationalize BH/PH integration initiatives
Educates health plan leadership and cross functional staff on behavioral health and integration strategy ensuring all entities understand and support the initiatives
Produces professional presentations and training materials to be utilized for training of providers and associates
Manages behavioral health specific policy and procedure development, clinical program descriptions, and other related documentation requirements
Assists with behavioral health provider and/or home provider audits as needed
Assists with analysis of behavioral health utilization data, KPI review and monitoring of behavioral health utilization management metrics. Participates with development of corrective action plans and associated activities for areas that need improvement
Performs duties and responsibilities as assigned
Assist behavioral health home candidates to prepare their organization for becoming Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) recognized through NCQA
Oversees compliance with behavioral health home contracts and standards

Qualification

Behavioral health program managementClinical training developmentData analysis for performance improvementManaged care experienceWashington State Medicaid experiencePolicy developmentCommunication skillsRelationship buildingPresentation skillsProject management

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, or related human service field
5+ years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in public sector
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred

A Master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, or related human service field
Experience with Washington State Medicaid and/or the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)
Managed care experience

Benefits

Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Company

Centene Corporation

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Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Beth Johnson
President and CEO, Coordinated Care
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Clyde White
President & CEO (New Hampshire Healthy Families)
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