Director, Foster Care Operations Job at SilverSummit Healthplan, Gardnerville, NV

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  • SilverSummit Healthplan
  • Gardnerville, NV

Job Description

Job Description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Candidates MUST live in Nevada. This is a hybrid role involving Work from Home, In Office Engagement, and Community Based Travel within Nevada.

Position Purpose: Oversee behavioral health related projects and programs for the Foster Care program for the assigned business unit. Develop and implement behavioral health programs and initiatives for the foster care populations.

  • 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 model/approach for special needs populations
  • Ability to travel
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Public Health/Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience working in or with organizations affiliated with child welfare systems or systems that address the needs of the Foster Care population.

Licenses/Certifications: Current State Driver’s License. Behavioral Health License preferred.
Pay Range: $103,500.00 - $191,600.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Remote job, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours,

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