Christopher Joseph Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

Promoted to Executive Director of the EngageWell IPA, leading a consortium of mission-driven, health and human service providers as they navigate NYS's complex value-based payment ecosystem and seek other sustainable business models.

Greater New York City Area

The EngageWell IPA Director of Programs is a strategic leadership position with the unique opportunity to define and implement innovations that drive true value for health care plans, leverage the knowledgebase of community-based providers, and improve health care for tens of thousands of historically disenfranchised New York Medicaid beneficiaries. Professional Highlights:- Coordinate ongoing development and strategic growth of a start-up health organization comprised of 18 non-profit, medical and social service organizations preparing for success in NYS’s Value Based Healthcare (VBP)- Oversee implementation of $2.583M grant from NYS OMH/OASAS for IPA start-up, designing data-driven, integrated care interventions to improve patient health outcomes and reduce spending among Medicaid beneficiaries- Organize continuous strategic planning with Board of C-Level Leaders to support IPA sustainability via effective governance, quality and compliance, data/IT strategy, and clinical/financial integration- Negotiate VBP Medicaid managed care contracts; secured a first of its kind upside/downside risk contract for FQHCs- Oversaw a $2.1M HCBS Infrastructure transformation project to improve engagement in community-based recovery services for people with behavioral health disorders - Raised $1.25M in COVID emergency funding for IPA and member agencies for Telehealth, PPE, and Hunger Relief- Launched a $1.1M telehealth initiative bringing hardware and broadband connectivity to providers and patients- Chosen by RWJF as 1 of 3 organizations nationally to receive a $150K technical assistance grant to support IPA members develop equitable partnerships with health payers by realizing agency value via ROI analysis and service rate setting

New York, Ny

Professional Highlights:- Develop thorough recommendations for the allocation of $93M in federal Ryan White Part A funds supporting life-saving medical, behavioral health, and social service programs for under- or uninsured people with HIV in NYC - Collaborate with government officials, health consumers, and non-profit leaders from community-based health and social service organizations to end NYC’s HIV Epidemic- Lead the development of comprehensive social service directives that propose policy/procedures, guidelines, and evidence-based practices to strengthen HIV treatment and prevention care delivery systems

New York, Ny

Professional Highlights:- Managed NYC’s largest Ryan White HIV Care Coordination Program, a $1.5M population health program supporting improved health outcomes, engagement in care, and quality of life among high-cost patients with uncontrolled HIV - Recruited, trained, and supervised a diverse project team of 20, full-time employees: Community Health Workers, Data Manager, and a Treatment Adherence Clinician- Cultivated strong relationships with Clinic Managers, Medical Directors, and outpatient medical and behavioral health providers to facilitate clinical integration, patient referrals, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives- Completed regular case audits to assess fidelity to program design, ensure achievement of key performance metrics, and inform staff professional development needs

Long Island City

Professional Highlights:- Developed and instructed a comprehensive, 16-week Population Health Job Training curriculum for 75+ adult participants who provided patient navigation and social support to communities experiencing poverty and poor health- Applied Adult Learning techniques to weekly lectures, graded assignments, developed and proctored exams, and developed academic improvement plans, when needed.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Health Leads is a national organization with the mission to catalyze the healthcare system, one that addresses the social determinants of health and racial health disparities as a standard part of quality care. Professional Highlights:- Launched a $1.1M social determinant of health program operating in a high-volume, public hospital (HHC) in Brooklyn- Supervised and coached undergraduate Health Advocates from New York University, doubling cohort size from 15 to 30 students each semester- Doubled the number of low-income families served, from 250 to 500+ each year, while tripling the number of successful referrals to public benefit and social service programs, from 300 to 1,000+ annually- Collaborated with community-based leaders and clinic leadership to build streamlined screening and referral systems- Analyzed and presented monthly ROI performance data to Medical Director, medical teams, and hospital C-suite admin

- Designed and oversaw the first Bachelor of Social Work internship program at Health Leads, a partnership between NYU School of Social Work, Woodhull Medical Center, and community-based organizations. - Under my direct supervision, BSW Interns completed 700+ field hours in a comprehensive educational field placement, that included a community-based partnership with Legal Health and a local Food Pantry. - Met with Interns weekly for Clinical Supervision to guide field-based learning, to answer questions about client behavior and observations, and to further develop direct practice skills when serving a racially and socio-economically diverse client population.- Developed special projects, Intern evaluations, and performance improvement plans, when needed, for the NYU School of Social Work.

New York, Ny

Professional Highlights:- Managed a $1.5M grant, providing community-based HIV testing 200+ homeless adults throughout New York City- Developed trusted healthcare partnerships with local primary care, behavioral health, and social service providers to link HIV+ patients to appropriate level of care- Supervised and trained Peer Educators and Case Managers to be trauma-informed counselors and harm reductionists- Developed health curricula to address psychosocial stressors and medication adherence barriers; Facilitated weekly psychoeducational workshops attended by 50 HIV+ consumers

Mph, Health Behavior And Health Education

Certificate In Supervision In Field Instruction (Sifi)

The Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) provides training for new field instructors and enables them to effectively meet the educational.

Lmsw, Personal Practice And Health

Ba, English Honors (Pre-Med)