Integrated Health Advancement Program Manager

Integrated Health Advancement Program Manager

The Integrated Health Advancement Program Manager leads an integrated behavioral health and health outcome strategy across Blue KC's Population Health division. The role oversees behavioral health strategies, health outcome initiatives, and systems-level programs that address disparities, strengthen community resilience, and promote whole-person health. This role ensures behavioral health, health outcomes, and whole person care are seamlessly aligned to improve outcomes for members, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance value for providers, vendors, and employer groups. The incumbent acts as a bridge between clinical operations, data analytics, and community impact. The candidate for this position must reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a unified behavioral health and health outcome strategy that advances Blue KC's mission to improve the health of our members and communities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to embed behavioral health principles into population health management, product design, and beyond
• Perform as a strategic advisor to internal leaders and external partners to align behavioral health and health outcome objectives with business and community goals
• Manage behavioral health services, programs, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, performance guarantees, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCQA, CMS).
• Direct health outcome initiatives addressing systemic barriers to care, disparities in HEDIS and STAR measures, and drivers of social and behavioral health.
• Oversee the Health Outcome Council, related accreditation work groups, and new pilots integrating behavioral health and community health strategies.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to measure performance, identify disparities, and evaluate outcomes at population and subpopulation levels.
• Build and sustain partnerships with providers, community-based organizations, and employer groups to advance integrated care delivery and equitable health outcomes.
• Represent Blue KC in community and industry settings, driving visibility of behavioral health and health outcome leadership.
• Partner with contracting, product, and network operations to align provider performance, incentives, and reporting structures with behavioral and health outcome goals.
• Lead development and delivery of behavioral health and health outcome training programs for internal staff, providers, and community partners.
• Champion cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and inclusive communication practices across departments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal health outcome and behavioral health regulations.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to access, utilization, clinical outcomes, and member experience or other related measures as driven by the business or vendor that improve quality
• Manage grants and initiatives supporting behavioral health improvement, health outcome innovation, and community partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.