Market Director, Social Care & Health Impact

Southfield, MI

About the Role

At AmeriHealth Caritas in the Hospital & Health Care space, Care Is the Heart of Our Work®.

The Market Director of Social Care & Health Impact is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that address social and community factors influencing health outcomes and advance equitable, whole-person care. This position is fully remote, and the associate must reside in Michigan (MI). Reliable high-speed internet is required. Responsibilities include translating population health priorities into operational plans, serving as the market lead for social care and population health initiatives, overseeing program operations, stakeholder engagement, data-informed planning, and community collaboration, and ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities while adapting strategies to address local community needs and emerging market opportunities.

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Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or other relevant fields.
5 or more years of experience directly leading teams within a matrix environment.
Demonstrated community and stakeholder engagement experience, plus prior Medicaid and non-profit experience.
Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop teams within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge of population health, social care, health equity, and social drivers of health.
Demonstrated understanding of Medicaid managed care and the healthcare needs of Medicaid populations.
Strong community engagement and partnership-development skills.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate population health, social care, and community health initiatives.
Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
Ability to use data, performance measures, and program outcomes to identify opportunities, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.
Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

Benefits

Remote work arrangement
Eligible expense reimbursement for associates residing in states where required by contract, law, or regulation

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What It's Like to Work at AmeriHealth Caritas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at AmeriHealth Caritas

Common questions candidates ask about this role and AmeriHealth Caritas's workplace

AmeriHealth Caritas is a national leader in healthcare solutions for people who are at a low-income level or are chronically ill. Beginning in 1983 in a West Philadelphia hospital, we’ve grown into one of the country’s largest and most respected Medicaid-managed care organizations. Today, we serve approximately 5 million members in 13 states and the District of Columbia with: Quality, award-winning managed care health plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, long-term services and supports (LTSS), behavioral health, and pharmacy benefit management services. Value-added services like health outreach and job training push the boundaries of what Medicaid-managed care should offer.

Please review the specific job listing or contact AmeriHealth Caritas's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

AmeriHealth Caritas is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Time Off & Wellness, Financial & Retirement, Health & Insurance, Work Environment. For this role specifically, benefits include: Remote work arrangement, Eligible expense reimbursement for associates residing in states where required by contract, law, or regulation. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Care-First Decision Making and Collaborative Problem Solving and Community Connection.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Unwavering Commitment to Access and Whole-Person Care Excellence.

AmeriHealth Caritas has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

AmeriHealth Caritas currently has 15 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/amerihealth-caritas/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact AmeriHealth Caritas's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.