Remote Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program Lead

UnitedHealthcare; Grand Junction (CO); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to support quality improvement initiatives remotely in Western Colorado, with about 25% travel to Western Colorado territory. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral health quality programs to enhance patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and cost of care.

The candidate will guide clinical practices, coordinate cross-functional projects, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in behavioral health, mental health, integrated behavioral health, or a related clinical behavioral health setting.
• 2+ years of experience supporting behavioral health programs, behavioral health quality improvement initiatives, and/or behavioral health provider practices.
• Proven excellent written communications skills and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and functions at all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Resident of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with internal and external entities to enhance RMHMO’s reputation as a leader in managed health care.
• Provide delivery of Behavioral Health Quality Improvement programs and projects to guide health care team redesign toward population management and training on quality improvement principles.
• Create and optimize practices focusing on HIT/HIE technologies at the point of primary care delivery to improve cost, quality, and experience of care.
• Perform practice assessments and identify opportunities for improvement and contract compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with provider practices, RMHP employees, and community participants.
• Travel required between locations; reliable transportation and Colorado licensure compliance needed.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Program support

Communication skills

Collaboration

Colorado resident

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to support quality improvement initiatives remotely in Western Colorado, with about 25% travel to Western Colorado territory. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral health quality programs to enhance patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and cost of care.

The candidate will guide clinical practices, coordinate cross-functional projects, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to