Apache Behavioral Health Services
Tribal Relations Project Manager
Apache Behavioral Health Services, Pinetop, Arizona, United States, 85935
Tribal Relations Project Manager
The Tribal Relations Project Manager is responsible for a range of functions to improve and coordinate behavioral health services for American Indians and serves as a single point of contact (liaison) for tribal nations/entities and Integrated Health Homes (IHHs) SHCA network providers, members and other stakeholders in SHCA's six county region. Responsibilities include addressing issues related to tribal structure and organization, promoting services and programs to improve the health of American Indian members including coordination of care, developing and implementing initiatives; fostering and serving as liaison for inter-agency collaboration and agreements with tribal entities, members, providers and stakeholders; and for providing technical assistance, oversight and reporting of tribal programs and services. This position requires the employee to reside within the assigned Geographical Service Area in Greater Arizona. Duties and responsibilities include: Develop collaborative relationships with Indian Health Services (IHS), Tribal 638 providers, and Urban Indian health programs (I/T/U) within the assigned GSA for care coordination, including regular meetings and data sharing. Facilitate face-to-face or virtual care coordination meetings with American Indian children in residential treatment centers off tribal land to maintain communication with their tribal community. Coordinate with tribal, county, and state service and legal systems, including IHS and 638 facilities, on involuntary commitment processes for American Indian members. Collaborate with Tribes to deliver mobile behavioral and physical health services within tribal lands. Improve communication and health outcomes by supporting Health Information Exchange (HIE) utilization with AHCCCS, IHS, and 638 tribal facilities. Provide or coordinate training and technical assistance for tribal and provider staff, including topics on tribal sovereignty, COE/COT processes, and cultural competency. Partner with tribes and educational institutions to develop and enhance telemedicine, telepsychiatry, tele dentistry, and telehealth capabilities on tribal lands. Support development and coordination of crisis and post-crisis services, including continuity of care from tribal court involvement to discharge. Identify service delivery gaps among IHS and 638 Tribal Facilities and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with tribal partners. Submit required Tribal Coordinator Reports detailing enrollment numbers, care coordination efforts, service access, and quality outcomes related to American Indian members. Participate in forums and coordination meetings with IHS and 638 Tribal Facilities at least semi-annually to enhance service delivery. Minimum qualifications: A Master's degree in a behavioral health related field required. Two years' experience working in the behavioral health field with American Indian tribal entities and programs (Arizona preferred). Two years' experience with programs in the area of assignment such as health/behavioral health, managed care, tribal programs and services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Knowledge and skills to understand, interpret, coordinate and collaborate on Arizona's publicly funded behavioral health services for American Indians. Knowledge of AHCCCS and SCHA policies and procedures. Applied knowledge of Cultural Competency appropriateness. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently, with flexibility within prescribed deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors. MS Office proficiency and the ability to correctly operate a copier and fax machine. Valid Arizona Driver's License and reliable transportation. Ability to pass all pre-employment testing, including fingerprint clearance and background check. Note: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).
The Tribal Relations Project Manager is responsible for a range of functions to improve and coordinate behavioral health services for American Indians and serves as a single point of contact (liaison) for tribal nations/entities and Integrated Health Homes (IHHs) SHCA network providers, members and other stakeholders in SHCA's six county region. Responsibilities include addressing issues related to tribal structure and organization, promoting services and programs to improve the health of American Indian members including coordination of care, developing and implementing initiatives; fostering and serving as liaison for inter-agency collaboration and agreements with tribal entities, members, providers and stakeholders; and for providing technical assistance, oversight and reporting of tribal programs and services. This position requires the employee to reside within the assigned Geographical Service Area in Greater Arizona. Duties and responsibilities include: Develop collaborative relationships with Indian Health Services (IHS), Tribal 638 providers, and Urban Indian health programs (I/T/U) within the assigned GSA for care coordination, including regular meetings and data sharing. Facilitate face-to-face or virtual care coordination meetings with American Indian children in residential treatment centers off tribal land to maintain communication with their tribal community. Coordinate with tribal, county, and state service and legal systems, including IHS and 638 facilities, on involuntary commitment processes for American Indian members. Collaborate with Tribes to deliver mobile behavioral and physical health services within tribal lands. Improve communication and health outcomes by supporting Health Information Exchange (HIE) utilization with AHCCCS, IHS, and 638 tribal facilities. Provide or coordinate training and technical assistance for tribal and provider staff, including topics on tribal sovereignty, COE/COT processes, and cultural competency. Partner with tribes and educational institutions to develop and enhance telemedicine, telepsychiatry, tele dentistry, and telehealth capabilities on tribal lands. Support development and coordination of crisis and post-crisis services, including continuity of care from tribal court involvement to discharge. Identify service delivery gaps among IHS and 638 Tribal Facilities and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with tribal partners. Submit required Tribal Coordinator Reports detailing enrollment numbers, care coordination efforts, service access, and quality outcomes related to American Indian members. Participate in forums and coordination meetings with IHS and 638 Tribal Facilities at least semi-annually to enhance service delivery. Minimum qualifications: A Master's degree in a behavioral health related field required. Two years' experience working in the behavioral health field with American Indian tribal entities and programs (Arizona preferred). Two years' experience with programs in the area of assignment such as health/behavioral health, managed care, tribal programs and services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Knowledge and skills to understand, interpret, coordinate and collaborate on Arizona's publicly funded behavioral health services for American Indians. Knowledge of AHCCCS and SCHA policies and procedures. Applied knowledge of Cultural Competency appropriateness. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently, with flexibility within prescribed deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors. MS Office proficiency and the ability to correctly operate a copier and fax machine. Valid Arizona Driver's License and reliable transportation. Ability to pass all pre-employment testing, including fingerprint clearance and background check. Note: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).