Director, Foster Care Operations (Apply in minutes) - SilverSummit Healthplan : Job Details

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as aclinical professional on our Medical ManagementHealth Services team. Centeneis a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefitsincluding a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.Candidates MUST live in Nevada. This is a hybrid role involving Work fromHome, In Office Engagement, and Community Based Travel within Nevada.**Position Purpose:** Oversee behavioral health related projects and programsfor the Foster Care program for the assigned business unit. Develop andimplement behavioral health programs and initiatives for the foster carepopulations.* Oversee foster care operations and initiatives including the development of key performance metrics, policies, procedures, and pilot programs* Ensure effective management of care to all foster children under contract* Collaborate with stakeholders such as Child Welfare Agencies, Court Appointed Special Advocates , Child Placing Agencies , State Medicaid Departments, Foster Parents, Judges and others to represent behavioral health needs and issues and identify ways to collaborate for better member outcomes* Ensure initiatives and processes are consistent and compliant with accreditation guidelines, contractual requirements and best practices* Create new service delivery models for children in foster care through partnerships with the health plans and state stakeholders to improve health outcomes or permanency for foster children* Compile and review reports to identify utilization trends, solutions to demonstrate positive outcomes and value to the system* Present at National Conferences on the Managed Care modelapproach for special needs populations* Ability to travel* Performs other duties as assigned* Complies with all policies and standards**EducationExperience:** Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology,Public HealthAdministration or related field. Master's degree preferred. 5+years of experience working in or with organizations affiliated with childwelfare systems or systems that address the needs of the Foster Carepopulation.**LicensesCertifications:** Current State Driver's License. Behavioral HealthLicense preferred.Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $191,600.00 per yearCentene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay,health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paidtime off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid,field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on anindividuals skills, experience, education, and other job-related factorspermitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms ofincentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, andvalues the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered inaccordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act