Alaskan Native Liaison- Behavioral Health Telecommute within AK

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It’s an opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm) The Alaska Native Liaison will support strong communications and effective working relationships between the Optum Alaska Administrative Services Organization (ASO), Tribal Health Organizations (THOs), Care Management and their support tribal participants and other stakeholders in Alaska’s behavioral healthcare delivery system. The Alaska Native Liaison will serve as a member of the Optum Alaska Executive Management Team and assist Optum Alaska team members adapt policies, procedures and outreach efforts as necessary to support effective behavioral health services and interactions with Alaska’s tribal and non-tribal behavioral health delivery systems. The Alaska Native Liaison also will provide the Optum Alaska team with ongoing training and feedback about the tribal health delivery system. If you are located in Alaska you will have the flexibility to telecommute as you take on the responsibilities of this role. Primary Responsibilities: Represent the perspective of Native Alaska participants and THOs on the Optum Alaska ASO Executive Management Team and other ASO committees Establish regular communications with designated representative(s) of the Alaska Native Tribal Healthcare Consortium in support of policy development, shared training and feedback Ensure consistency between policies and procedures developed by Optum Alaska with DHSS program staff (responsible for relationships with tribal health organizations and tribes) Develop and regularly update training material for Optum Alaska staff on the tribal healthcare delivery system and its interface with the non-tribal system Provide training, especially with emphasis on behavioral health services to tribal communities and behavioral health teams Assist Optum regional care coordination teams, individual participants and THO Behavioral Health Directors to overcome service barriers You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: 4-year degree or higher (in psychology, nursing, social work, counseling or marriage or family counseling or other relevant degree) 2 years of experience in developing and implementing policies and/or managing services as part of Alaska’s tribal health delivery system 2 years of experience in Alaska’s tribal behavioral health care delivery system Proficiency in MS Office applications Residence in the state of Alaska Open to travel on a quarterly basis Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance Preferred Qualifcations: Master’s degree (in psychology, nursing, social work, counseling or marriage or family counseling or other relevant Master’s degree) or Licensed Ph.D. Senior-level policy or management experience, preferably in Alaska’s tribal healthcare delivery system Experience establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with network providers’ senior leadership Bilingual in one of the Alaska Native languages Knowledge of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ government-to-government relationship with Alaska Tribes To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm) All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Keywords: Optum, UHG, UnitedHealth Group, Alaska Department of Health, Behavioral Health, DHSS, Optum Alaska, Optum Alaska Administrative Services Organization, ASO