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Associate Vice President, Behavioral Health

Employer
UCare
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start date
Mar 2, 2019
Closing date
Apr 26, 2019

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Category
Executive, Healthcare
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Health Care that Starts with You!

Join a truly mission-driven organization! Independent, nonprofit UCare is recognized as one of the Minnesota's leading health plans. We provide more than 225,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with the health coverage plans and services they need to maintain and improve their health. The innovative coverage we create makes a difference for Medicare-eligible individuals, individuals and families enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance, and disabled adults with special health care needs. UCare is growing in size, membership, products, geographic coverage, and employees. We're an organization that's going places. Be part of a team that cares about you, be part of UCare.

ABOUT UCARE

At UCare, we deliver high-quality health coverage and services to help members of all ages maintain and improve their health. It's a big job that takes innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to doing the right thing. Above all, it takes a compassionate team that is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and our communities.

 

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than just a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization, and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Our values of integrity, community, quality, flexibility, and respect permeate every aspect of our organization - from who we are and how we act, to what we do and how we do it. We owe our continued success to our employees who proudly embody our mission and values in everything they do.

 

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

 

Position Description

This position is responsible for oversight of Behavioral Health Services' (including mental health and chemical dependency services) operations and leadership of behavioral health strategy and delivery throughout UCare departments and the community. This includes strategic planning, clinical and operational quality and efficiency, budgeting and fiscal management, supervision of the department management team and evaluation and improvement of all behavioral health services. Ensure that Behavioral Health Services identifies and meets member needs and meets contractual and regulatory requirements of Federal, State and local agencies. Provide oversight of the development and management of community and provider partnerships in order to deliver on Behavioral Health Services' strategies and goals. Reports to the Chief Medical Officer and collaborates across Clinical Services and Quality to assure adequate resources, and enable improvement in Clinical and Behavioral Services. In collaboration with Behavioral Health Medical Director, provide clinical consultation and leadership to the Behavioral Health team and Clinical Services and Quality.  Specific duties include:

 

    Collaborate with Provider Relations and Contracting to develop provider partnerships that meet UCare strategic goals and improve behavioral care to our members. This includes proactive management of the provider network with established metrics and appropriate financial incentives for differential performance. Ensure the provider network has capacity to meet member needs, especially in rural areas of the State.Develop and manage a Department budget. Provide fiscal management of health care costs that promotes the fiscal solvency of UCare.Ensure the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of highly credentialed, competent, and experienced staff in Behavioral Health Services for the attainment of strategic goals.

    Provide oversight for developing and maintaining policy and procedure, performance standards, and staff development/training.

    Contribute leadership with peers and senior leadership for the benefit of UCare's company strategic plan and well-being. Serve as chair and/or participate in work groups as assigned or volunteer for.

    Represent UCare and provide leadership in external meetings/collaborations with providers, community agencies, counties, advocates, and regulators (DHS, etc.).

    Provide leadership for behavioral health public policy in collaboration with UCare Government Relations staff at both State and Federal levels.

    Oversight of efforts to improve employee engagement as indicated through UCare Staff Engagement Survey results.

Education

Master's Degree or Ph. D. in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or related human service field. A current and unrestricted license to practice.

Required Experience

Eight years management experience in a managed care setting.  Five years of managed behavioral care experience.  Ten years of behavioral clinical experience, which may be inclusive of managed care experience.

Preferred Experience

Five years in direct clinical service.  Five or more years working with Medicaid/Medicare populations.

 

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

UCare is proud to be a recognized Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year. As a part of our collaborative team, you'll experience the rewards that come with helping others and seeing the positive results of your hard work. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and give you the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, a myriad of volunteer activities, and a number of other rewards. If you're looking for a welcoming environment that celebrates what you have to offer, helps you build on your strengths, and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.

 

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

Rewards

Enter a highly collaborative environment where people are truly engaged, and feedback is valued. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a host of other perks, including a nationally recognized wellness program, and a bright, open, award-winning office space in Northeast Minneapolis just minutes from major freeways and retail centers. At UCare, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.
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Company

UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans – powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives. 

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job. 

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years since the awards program began. It’s a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities. 

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

The UCare difference is our people power – employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.  

Company info
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Telephone
612-676-6500
Location
500 Stinson Blvd.
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55413
US

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