Remote Associate Director, Behavioral Health Value Creation

Istss; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking an Associate Director to lead value-creation programs that improve quality and reduce costs across payer accounts and enterprise stakeholders. This remote role supports OBHS strategy with data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing implementation plans, governing workflows, measuring outcomes, and communicating risks and benefits to partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a managed care organization or health insurer.
• Proven collaboration across diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence during ambiguity and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a pipeline of initiatives aligned with OBHS strategy.
• Create project plans, processes and workflows to support program development.
• Engage stakeholders and manage data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Partner with growth and solutioning teams to articulate program goals and benefits.
• Maintain matrixed relationships with national and local teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Healthcare industry knowledge

Project management

Influence without authority

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking an Associate Director to lead value-creation programs that improve quality and reduce costs across payer accounts and enterprise stakeholders. This remote role supports OBHS strategy with data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing implementation plans, governing workflows, measuring outcomes, and communicating risks and benefits to partners.