Program Specialist I

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Remote-AZ. ***Must Reside in Arizona***

Position Purpose: Develop and implement programs and initiatives to improve and monitor service delivery and outcomes for assigned populations.

• Oversee new implementations and ongoing maintenance of assigned programs

• Develop, implement and monitor project plans to meet goals and timelines

• Facilitate program data collecting and reporting; analyze data and measure outcomes; develop and modify programs as needed

• Request corrective action plans from providers that are non-compliant and/or fail to meet contract requirements

• Develop training modules and train appropriate users

• Collaborate with the internal grant coordinator to propose funding opportunities for specialty programs

• Lead cross-departmental teams in the implementation of program development and quality improvement effort

• Develop innovative solutions for treatment issues related to specific populations

• Track access to care, treatment services, and outcomes for specific populations
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field or experience determined to be equivalent. Master's degree preferred. 3+ years of behavioral or physical health program experience.
Cenpatico IC Justice and Crisis System Services: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, social sciences, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 3+ years of experience working with programs and services associated with the Justice System or First Responders.

Pay Range: $22.79 - $38.84 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act