Senior Manager, Special Program Initiatives

Position Purpose: Design, develop, implement and manage new and existing special population programs and community-based initiatives to improve member and provider outcomes. Oversee and support the development of provider programs and services for special populations. Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Qualified candidates must reside in Arizona. Develop, implement, oversee and maintains special programs and initiatives to support the development of provider programs and services. Establish baseline data and collect, analyze and report outcomes and progress on reaching goals; recommend program adjustments based on analysis. Acts as liaison between the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), state and system partners to develop and expand programs to better serve shared members. Monitors programs and services to assigned member populations including intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), tribal, substance use disorder (SUD), Department of Economic Security, and Transition Age Youth, and other populations as assigned. Lead cross-departmental and cross-system teams in the implementation of program development and performance improvement effort. Develop innovative solutions for treatment issues. Track access to care, treatment services and outcomes for assigned program populations. Promote the implementation of Evidence Based Practices to meet the unique needs of assigned member populations. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, healthcare, or related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred. 6+ years of related behavioral health experience including 3 years of project management, new program development or implementation experience, preferably in a healthcare industry. Experience supervising a diverse staff performing multiple operations. Extensive program development or implementation experience. Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. 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 , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. 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