Director GBD Special Programs Services

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office) in Tennessee. Candidates will reside within 50 miles of one of our Tennessee Elevance Health PulsePoint locations: Nashville, Knoxville, or Memphis.

The Director GBD Special Programs Services will be responsible for directing and overseeing the operations in alignment to a special product/programs, such as long term service and supports (LTSS), Foster Care, Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), HIV/Aids population etc., with a focus on program performance, operating policies, process improvements, program enhancements, managing interdependencies and risks, program status and evaluation reporting, and growth/expansion.

How you will make an impact:

• Directs and oversees program operations in support of corporate and health plan management in execution of clinical service delivery.
• Monitors national and local health plan market trends relative to the clinical span of the program.
• Leads and/or participates in cross-functional workgroups created to maintain and develop clinical programs.
• Evaluates all facets of the clinical program to improve efficiency of operations, financial return, customer service, and provider engagement.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors program schedule, budget, and resources plan; coordinates program deliverables and resolves issues that may hinder clinical program success.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 8 years experience in a related field, including prior management experience and clinical, quality, and/or utilization management experience in a managed care setting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• RN licensed in TN is strongly preferred.
• LTSS (CHOICES) experience strongly preferred.
• Medicaid experience preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.