Senior Manager, Behavioral Health Contracts

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a professional to develop and oversee behavioral health contracts, monitor outcomes and expenditures, and report results. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders during contract discussions and negotiations, under the direction of the Chief of Behavioral Medicine.

This position requires strong administrative oversight experience and a background in health services administration or public health, with emphasis on community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, or Public Administration preferred.
• Five years of experience in administrative program oversight with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience in a health-related agency recommended.
• Familiarity with community stakeholders and behavioral health resources desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and oversight of behavioral health contracts, including monitoring outcomes and expenditures, and reporting results.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Health Administration or Public Health or Public Administration

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for development and oversight of University Health’s behavioral health contracts, including developing, monitoring, and reporting on outcomes and expenditures. As directed by the Chief of Behavioral Medicine, collaborates with internal and external community stakeholders during contract discussions and negotiations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, or Public Administration preferred. Five years of experience in administrative program oversight with increasing level of responsibility is required as applicable. A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, or its equivalent, in a health-related agency is highly recommended. Familiarity and previous experience collaborating with community stakeholders and knowledge of behavioral health resources within the local community is highly desirable.