Lead, Behavioral Health Value Creation (Remote)

Taleo; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Associate Director, Behavioral Health Value Creation to work remotely within the U.S. You will develop and manage programs that optimize quality and reduce costs in behavioral health, partnering with payer accounts, Optum Behavioral Health Solutions, and enterprise stakeholders.

The role improves member experience while aligning with OBHS strategy. You’ll collaborate with growth teams, leverage data, and drive program goals across a matrixed organization to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in managed care or health insurer environments.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and complex program delivery.
• Strong data and insights to drive strategies and outcomes.
• Ability to influence in ambiguous settings and manage multiple projects.
• Track record of meeting client expectations and delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of initiatives and oversee implementation and value measurement.
• Create project plans and workflows aligned to OBHS strategy.
• Integrate BH policies into daily practice to maximize member value.
• Engage stakeholders across national and local teams for program success.
• Analyze data and report metrics to support cost and outcomes objectives.
• Partner with growth/solutioning teams to articulate program benefits.
• Maintain trusted relationships with enterprise partners.

Skills

Managed care experience

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Associate Director, Behavioral Health Value Creation to work remotely within the U.S. You will develop and manage programs that optimize quality and reduce costs in behavioral health, partnering with payer accounts, Optum Behavioral Health Solutions, and enterprise stakeholders.

The role improves member experience while aligning with OBHS strategy. You’ll collaborate with growth teams, leverage data, and drive program goals across a matrixed organization to