Executive Director, Medicaid Behavioral Health – Maryland

Elevance Health; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Elevance Health in Maryland seeks a Director II Carelon Account Management to lead a complex state Medicaid behavioral health contract, owning the plan P&L, serving as the executive relationship leader, and driving strategic contract growth and renewal.

The role requires a BA/BS and at least 8 years of leadership experience, with the ability to collaborate across matrixed teams to ensure performance, SLAs, and client satisfaction. Hybrid work and Maryland residence are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years of professional/leadership experience.
• Extensive experience leading Medicaid behavioral health programs and executive client ownership.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional, matrixed organizations and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for a complex state Medicaid behavioral health account.
• Partner with state leadership, clinical stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver on commitments and SLAs.
• Collaborate across clinical, operations, network, quality, finance, and shared services to drive growth and performance.
• Lead and develop direct reports to foster accountability and execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic direction

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Change leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Elevance Health in Maryland seeks a Director II Carelon Account Management to lead a complex state Medicaid behavioral health contract, owning the plan P&L, serving as the executive relationship leader, and driving strategic contract growth and renewal.

The role requires a BA/BS and at least 8 years of leadership experience, with the ability to collaborate across matrixed teams to ensure performance, SLAs, and client satisfaction. Hybrid work and Maryland residence are expected.