Tribal Liaison

Centene • Tempe, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Position is hybrid. Candidate must live in AZ. Prefer candidate residing in Flagstaff/northern AZ. Experience working with tribal organizations, providers, or other tribal entities strongly preferred. Position Purpose: Act as the liaison regarding the delivery of behavioral health and/or physical health services to Native Americans. Responsible for providing development and training to Native American Tribes. Maintain database inputs and extract monthly reports reflecting trends and patterns in reported incidents. Assist community with prevention and awareness. Make recommendations for investigations, follow •ups and/or corrective actions. Conduct interviews and site visits to discuss cultural needs. Requires extensive travel to rural communities and remote areas. Develop and communicate physical and/or behavioral health programs as applicable to the members of Native American Tribes. Answer general questions regarding applicable policies, procedures, and statutes. Offer assistance and make presentations on new materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Social Work or Nursing.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with and comprehensive knowledge of Native American cultures.
• Experience communicating with Tribal Leaders and Community Members regarding the needs of Native Americans.
• Position is hybrid. Candidate must live in AZ.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer candidate residing in Flagstaff/northern AZ.
• Experience working with tribal organizations, providers, or other tribal entities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison regarding the delivery of behavioral health and/or physical health services to Native Americans.
• Responsible for providing development and training to Native American Tribes.
• Maintain database inputs and extract monthly reports reflecting trends and patterns in reported incidents.
• Assist community with prevention and awareness.
• Make recommendations for investigations, follow •ups and/or corrective actions.
• Conduct interviews and site visits to discuss cultural needs.
• Requires extensive travel to rural communities and remote areas.
• Develop and communicate physical and/or behavioral health programs as applicable to the members of Native American Tribes.
• Answer general questions regarding applicable policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Offer assistance and make presentations on new materials.

Benefits

• 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 , including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees