• Ability to translate knowledge into pragmatic solutions across diverse contexts.
• At least 5 years of experience in the mental health or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with large-scale employee health plans or health services delivery.
• A proven track record of delivering on large, complex projects.
• Exceptional analytical skills, comfortable working with large amounts of data and communicating findings with stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills - ability to interface with all levels of the organization and influence business leaders.

The Amazon Global Benefits team is seeking a leader to help us build the future of behavioral health. The ideal candidate must be able to think big, and think differently about longstanding challenges to accessing professional mental health services, including treatment of SUDs, and should also be able to cultivate solutions with global impact. This role will contribute to the work of the global Behavioral Health team, and will be responsible for diving deep to propose bold initiatives with the potential to overcome seemingly intractable challenges. You will work in a dynamic, ambiguous and fast-paced environment with a team focused on strategy, design, and delivery for global behavioral health programs and initiatives, reporting to the Senior Manager for Behavioral Health.
Key job responsibilities

• Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to understand the context and causes of barriers to accessing mental health services, including the full continuum of care for SUD treatment.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure that our team is solving problems that address the mental health and SUD treatment needs of Amazonians and their families.
• Integrate state-of-the-art clinical science and best practices within the evaluation and proposal of mental health and SUD solutions to address the needs of Amazon’s diverse workforce.
• Prepare proposals and summary documents for senior leaders.
• Deliver on behavioral health roadmap activities and key deliverables, and meet deadlines.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA

• Knowledge of evidence-based strategies for treating mental health conditions and SUDs and reducing barriers to accessing all appropriate levels of care.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in expanding access to mental health services and SUD treatment, including high impact academic or other professional publications.
• Deep knowledge of employee healthcare benefits plan design, along with the associated complexities of plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits program taxability.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering Medication Assisted Therapy for SUD, Addiction Medicine, and/or integrated care for SUDs.
• Experience influencing executives, in partnership with cross functional business leaders, to gain approvals on proposals and recommendations.
• Proven track record of working effectively with people across a large, complex organization to launch innovative, successful solutions.
• Master’s degree or higher in clinical, public health, healthcare, business, HR or related field.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.