Strategic Program Director - Navajo Nation Behavioral Health Initiative

Job description

Description The Strategic Program Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and long-term execution of a nation-driven behavioral health system transformation initiative serving Navajo Nation members across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This position provides executive-level leadership to translate a multi-year strategic vision into operational reality, ensuring accountability, transparency, financial sustainability, and measurable outcomes. The Director functions as the central coordinating authority among Axiom Care, Navajo Nation leadership, federal partners, and state Medicaid agencies to achieve system level, not pilot level impact. Shift: Monday - Friday: Salary Exempt: (This position can be based out of Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah) RESPONSIBLITIES: - Provides overall strategic leadership and direction for the Navajo Nation Behavioral Health Initiative across all program domains. - Leads execution of the multi-year strategic plan, transitioning pilot initiatives into scalable and permanent infrastructure. - Serves as the primary liaison to Navajo Nation leadership, federal partners (IHS), and state Medicaid agencies in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. - Develops...