Director Behavioral Health

This position provides strategic direction and enterprise-wide leadership for behavioral health across all lines of business, including Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and D-SNP. The Director will drive innovation in behavioral health delivery, with a focus on ensuring compliance, improving health outcomes, and supporting whole-person care through integrated physical and behavioral health services. The role shapes policies, programs, and partnerships to help members with behavioral health needs, collaborating across the enterprise to establish a comprehensive approach to cultural competence and behavioral health transformation.

"This position is eligible to work onsite or hybrid (9 or more days a month on site) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

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Why Join Us

• Make a Positive Impact : Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Family Comes First : Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Professional Growth Opportunities : Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment : Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Trust : Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
• Stability : 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
• Flexibility : options to work onsite or hybrid available

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Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.