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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City · 2 weeks ago

Integrated Health Advancement Program Manager

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is seeking an Integrated Health Advancement Program Manager to lead a comprehensive behavioral health and health outcome strategy within their Population Health division. This role involves overseeing initiatives that address health disparities and promote whole-person health, while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve outcomes for members and strengthen community partnerships.

Association

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a unified behavioral health and health outcome strategy that advances Blue KC’s mission to improve the health of our members and communities

Lead cross-functional efforts to embed behavioral health principles into population health management, product design, and beyond

Perform as a strategic advisor to internal leaders and external partners to align behavioral health and health outcome objectives with business and community goals

Manage behavioral health services, programs, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, performance guarantees, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCQA, CMS)

Direct health outcome initiatives addressing systemic barriers to care, disparities in HEDIS and STAR measures, and drivers of social and behavioral health

Oversee the Health Outcome Council, related accreditation work groups, and new pilots integrating behavioral health and community health strategies

Collaborate with analytics teams to measure performance, identify disparities, and evaluate outcomes at population and subpopulation levels

Build and sustain partnerships with providers, community-based organizations, and employer groups to advance integrated care delivery and equitable health outcomes

Represent Blue KC in community and industry settings, driving visibility of behavioral health and health outcome leadership

Partner with contracting, product, and network operations to align provider performance, incentives, and reporting structures with behavioral and health outcome goals

Lead development and delivery of behavioral health and health outcome training programs for internal staff, providers, and community partners

Champion cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and inclusive communication practices across departments

Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal health outcome and behavioral health regulations

Track and report on key performance indicators related to access, utilization, clinical outcomes, and member experience or other related measures as driven by the business or vendor that improve quality

Manage grants and initiatives supporting behavioral health improvement, health outcome innovation, and community partnerships

Qualification

Integrated care managementBehavioral health strategyPopulation health program managementData analytics proficiencyRNLCSW licenseCommunity partnership managementHealth outcome initiativesRegulatory compliance knowledgeChange management expertiseCultural competenceLeadership experiencePresentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field required

RN, LCSW, or equivalent professional license in MO and KS required

5+ years of experience in integrated care, managed care, or population health program management

3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience with multidisciplinary or clinical teams

Prior experience leading behavioral health, health equity, or community impact initiatives for a payer, provider, or public health organization

Preferred

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related discipline

Seven or more years of progressive experience in population health, behavioral health integration, or managed care strategy within a payer or provider organization

Prior success leading enterprise-wide initiatives that align behavioral health, health outcomes, and social determinants of health to improve clinical outcomes

Experience with value-based care and performance measurement, including design of incentive programs, HEDIS/STAR improvement efforts, and NCQA accreditation or Health Equity Accreditation

Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation, with ability to translate complex insights into actionable business and clinical strategies

Grant or partnership management experience with community-based organizations, health systems, or government agencies

Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing behavioral health, health insurance, and health outcome compliance

Strong presentation and communication skills, including experience representing organizational strategy to executive leadership, community stakeholders, and employer groups

Change-management and cross-functional leadership expertise, with a proven ability to influence across clinical, operational, and community domains

Passion for innovation and systems thinking—demonstrated ability to design scalable, data-driven programs that advance whole-person health and equity

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute

Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals

Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off

Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program

Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance

Employee discount program

Company

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and a not-for-profit health insurance provider serving more than one million members in 32 counties in greater Kansas City and northwest Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

Founded in 1982

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.bluekc.com/

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