We are currently seeking a full-time Director, Wellness - Mental Wellbeing to join our on-site wellness team located in Jersey City, NJ.

This is an in-office role based out of Jersey City, NJ. 

Job Overview:

As a Director, Wellness – Mental Wellbeing you will ensure long-term success of the client's Mental Wellbeing programs by guiding and supporting a holistic well-being solution that is tailored to the client’s needs and organizational culture. You will provide Mental Wellbeing and Resilience thought leadership by personalizing industry insights, best practices, and trends to the client’s employee population. Primary functions include Resilience and Mental Health First Aid strategy design and training development, program collaborations, and data analysis and measurement.     

What you will do:

• Directs the client's Mental Wellbeing and Resilience offerings and oversees day-to-day operations ensuring effective service delivery and resources allocation. 
• Manages Mental Wellbeing team and drives collaboration with other teams to ensure integration and harmonization across services.
• Leads development of Mental Wellbeing and Resilience trainings and directs flawless execution.  
• Creates, develops, and polishes Mental Wellbeing communications templates and materials.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure communications and programming/marketing collateral are approved by relevant stakeholders. 
• Assesses Mental Wellbeing needs using available utilization statistics and satisfaction feedback to identify opportunities and develop tactical project plans.
• Provides oversight and best practice guidance on Mental Wellbeing and Resilience to workplace and virtual wellness initiatives.
• Conducts impact analysis of Mental Wellbeing and Resilience initiatives and benchmarks programming against industry findings & Optum’s book of business.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and assist with a cohesive, holistic and data-focused strategy to drive health improvement and mental wellbeing among the employee population.
• Develops and executes project management activities nationally and on a global scale, with resource availability and allocation, reporting, and on-time delivery of projects, within scope and budget. 
• Utilizes wellness-related data to monitor, track, forecast, and analyze trends and challenges and to identify opportunities to drive further engagement and value.
   

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (health promotion, social work, psychology, health education, public health or related health emphasis).
• Five or more years of experience in health promotion, health management, corporate wellness, human resources/organizational behavior or a related field.
• Three or more years of people management experience.
• Two or more years of experience with implementation or large healthcare project management experience.
• Effective and engaging public speaking skills with the ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with clients and participants.
• Experience in trend analysis and communicating at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to research, design and implement solutions to problems involving analytical and creative elements. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in multi-tasking, time management, problem-solving, and organization.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valued but not required knowledge and experience:
  • Master’s degree in a Health Promotion Management, Public Health, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field. 
  • Strong understanding of corporate communications principles and best practices.
  • Related Health Promotion or Public Health certification such as: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) certification, WellCert Certified Wellness Practitioner, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist). 
  • Relevant experience with health plan, client and vendor management, and preferably experience with Optum’s employer market space.
     

About Us:

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:

Health and financial:

• Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and Vision coverage plans
• 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
• Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Transportation and Parking Plans
• Paid parental leave
   

Well-being:

• Paid time off
• Wellness rewards program
• Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
• 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
• Entertainment and consumer discounts
• Dedication to ensuring a cohesive and inclusive culture led by an internal diversity, equity and inclusion council
   

Growth and development:

• Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
• Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
• Free CPR/AED certifications
• Free continuing education courses and credits
• Employee Referral Reward program
   

*Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

Equal opportunity statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. Plus One, an Optum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For residents of California, Colorado, New York City, and Washington only: The annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 - $140,000. Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the hourly rate, Plus One offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Plus One, an Optum Company, adheres to all federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.