Careoregon - Seattle, WA
posted 4 months ago
The Director, Behavioral Health Operations role at CareOregon is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and continuously improving the Behavioral Health Portfolio, initiatives, and operations. This role is designed to promote high levels of collaboration and integration both within and between departments to advance the strategic plan development and deployment, as well as the operational implementation of priorities that impact Behavioral Health across all business lines. The position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in one of the specified states: Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin. In this role, the Director will lead the execution, management, and oversight of strategic initiatives, plans, and goals in behavioral health operations. This includes ensuring the effective integration and execution of behavioral health policies and activities across all lines of business, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director will also pursue administrative simplification by identifying opportunities to integrate behavioral health operations with other operational units of CareOregon. A strong emphasis will be placed on regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and Managed Care regulations, as well as industry trends and best practices. The Director will participate in the development of vision, goals, and strategic plans for the department, providing input into the organization’s strategic plans. They will manage resources effectively to ensure that priorities are accomplished, recommending budgets in alignment with both short and long-term plans. Relationship management is key, as the Director will lead effective communication systems for work groups and build strong relationships across internal teams and external organizations. Additionally, the Director will supervise teams, establishing direction and goals that align with the organizational mission, vision, and values. They will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and overseeing a team, ensuring that employees have the necessary information and resources to meet job expectations. The role also involves evaluating employee performance and providing regular feedback to support success, while promoting a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the team.