What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Foster Care Operations and Programs position at SilverSummit Healthplan?
Job Description:
To oversee behavioral health-related projects and programs for the Foster Care program within the assigned business unit. Develop and implement behavioral health programs and initiatives tailored to foster care populations.
- Oversee foster care operations and initiatives, including developing key performance metrics, policies, procedures, and pilot programs
- Ensure effective management of care for all foster children under contract
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as Child Welfare Agencies, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Child Placing Agencies, State Medicaid Departments, Foster Parents, Judges, and others to represent behavioral health needs and issues and identify ways to collaborate for better member outcomes
- Ensure initiatives and processes are consistent and compliant with accreditation guidelines, contractual requirements, and best practices
- Create new service delivery models for children in foster care through partnerships with health plans and state stakeholders to improve health outcomes or permanency for foster children
- Compile and review reports to identify utilization trends, solutions to demonstrate positive outcomes, and value to the system
- Present at National Conferences on the Managed Care model/approach for special needs populations
- Ability to travel
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Key Responsibilities include project development and implementation, stakeholder collaboration, process improvement, and data-driven decision making.
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