VP - Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

This is an enterprise role with primary responsibility for both The Solutions Group and Presbyterian's health and wellness offerings. The Vice President of Wellness will possess deep knowledge and expertise of employer and purchaser needs in health, wellness and employee assistance, guiding The Solutions Group team focused on earning business in this market segment and successfully serving these accounts. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of key relationships across a broad spectrum of local, regional and national prospects. This leader is accountable for creating cross-functional core teams and works closely with Presbyterian Delivery System and Presbyterian Health Plan in order to integrate products and services to create value to purchasers and customers. The role ties into Presbyterian strategy and planning functions and continually evaluates the environment for services and products in which Presbyterian can enhance its offerings and grow revenue over time. This role reports to the PHP Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

 

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

 

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

• Masters degree in related field. Prefer eight to ten years of experience in leadership development, business management and customer service.
  
  
• Knowledge: Requires in-depth knowledge of the delivery of EAP and Wellness services in all business environments with a general working knowledge of all areas of the organization.
  
  
• Abilities: Ability to make decisions that require a high degree of judgment significantly affecting multiple areas of the organization. Ability to exercise almost complete discretion to define and execute activities; involves establishing organizational objectives and defining policy.
  
  
• Physical Power: Walks, sits, stands, arm/wrist/hand movement, lifts.
  
  
• This position is located in New Mexico. 

• Leads a team of seasoned Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness professionals focused on successfully managing current accounts and exploring opportunities for continued growth and expansion in new markets.
  
  
• Directs the analysis of market opportunities and competitors in order to develop strategies designed to provide cutting edge, evidence-based offerings to current and potential clients.
  
  
• Fosters an inclusive culture that allows for exploration of engaging program design concepts supported by evidence-based research and strategy.
  
  
• Engages key stakeholders in the design and implementation of EAP and Wellness initiatives to manage expectations and achieve shared vision for success.
  
  
• Leads in the development of a systematic approach to program scale designed to allow for expansion beyond geographic boundaries in the sustained pursuit of growth opportunities.
  
  
• Represents Presbyterian at industry, community, civic, and governmental events to promote the brand and develop strategic relationships to foster growth.
  
  
• Leads the business development efforts to increase revenue by leading the sales and account management teams to sell additional products and services through the distribution channel.
  
  
• Partners with the Health Plan Sales team to generate leads, increase the sales for both lines of business and maximize growth for the Enterprise.
  
  
• Remain current on emerging industry trends and best practices to aid in the development of a multi-year strategy for growth and new market penetration.
  
  
• Responsible for deployment of a complex mix of resources necessary to ensure continued maintenance and growth of internal and external client relationships.
  
  
• Collaborates with PMG, service lines and other departments for projects and programs as needed.
  
  
• Develops new programs and services, as care delivery needs change in collaboration with other managers, inpatient administration as well as other members of the CDS Administrative Leadership team.
  
  
• Develops action plans based on critical analyses.
  
  
• Collaborates with the Chief Consumer Officer and VP of Digital Operations to integrate digital tools that will enhance the member experience.
  
  
• Champions continuous improvement and product development activities.
  
  
• Identifies and implements other programs, systems, and products necessary to improve the member/patient experience and grow the business.
  
  
• Mentor and coach direct reports and others to assist with their performance improvement and achievement of departmental and organizational goals, including oversight of budget development and adherence and remove organizational barriers and obstacles.
  
  
• Provides reporting and projections to PHP VP Sales and Marketing in support of strategy formation, budgeting and creating awareness at Leadership Team level.
  
  
• Works with Enterprise Real Estate team to ensure that the EAP offices are maintained and current with best practices that support employee retention and fosters a safe, comfortable patient experience.
  
  
• All other duties necessary to support the growth of the Presbyterian health and wellness brand.
  
  
• Oversight for the development and implementation of operational and financial.
  
  
• Builds and maintains necessary linkages/relationships with PHS personnel and external entities (vendors, consultants, etc.) to facilitate success of all initiatives.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

 

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

 

We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

 

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $90.43/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.