State Director, Indiana

Salary: $90,000-$120,000 per year

Location: Marion County, IN (required travel to Lake County, Vanderburgh County, and Allen County)

About Vanna Health

At Vanna Health, we believe that a sense of belonging and engagement in the community is the foundation for improving overall health and wellbeing for individuals with serious mental illness. We help people living with serious mental illness thrive by strengthening the community ecosystem around them. Through innovative payment models and technology, Vanna Health promotes collaboration across existing behavioral health and primary care providers, hospitals, payers, clubhouses and other community based organizations. Additionally, Vanna Health can deploy our own top quality providers and case managers, as needed, in areas where there may be a shortage of resources.

Vanna Health was founded in 2021 by a team of mission-driven entrepreneurs, working in close partnership with payers, providers, and community based organizations to promote collaboration and improve outcomes while driving down costs. We are committed to the goal of supporting all individuals with culturally competent care regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. With modern technology, extensive development opportunities, diverse careers paths, and a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we are redefining what it means to work in community health.

About the Role

Vanna Health is seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally minded leader to serve as State Director for Indiana. This individual will oversee Vanna’s operations across all sites in the state, providing direct leadership to the Marion County coaching team and the Site Managers in Lake County, Vanderburgh County, and Allen County, and ensuring operational, clinical, and partnership excellence across the region. The State Director will play a critical role in driving quality, growth, and innovation at scale while ensuring a high-performing team culture rooted in mission and outcomes.

This is a key leadership position at Vanna, perfect for someone passionate about transforming community-based mental health care, scaling impactful services, and leading multidisciplinary teams through growth and change. You will serve as the primary accountable leader for Indiana, supporting day-to-day execution, strategic planning, and ongoing development of our people and programs. This role is fully in-person and travel to surrounding counties will be required.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall success of Vanna Health’s operations in Indiana, ensuring high-quality care delivery and achievement of business objectives across all sites
• Directly manage and develop a team of Site Managers, supporting them in team leadership, operational problem-solving, and performance management
• Monitor and drive performance across the region against key metrics (clinical, operational, and financial), ensuring continuous improvement and accountability
• Act as a leader representing Vanna with state-level stakeholders, health system partners, managed care organizations, and community partners
• Ensure consistency and excellence in the delivery of Vanna's services to our members which include but are not limited to assertive community outreach, member centered engagement, coordination of comprehensive health care needs, and connecting members to care providers and necessary resources for wellbeing
• Hire great people to grow our talented team of coaches, and ensure their success and continued growth
• Manage Marion County coaches and Office Manager and provide mentorship and feedback
• Collaborate closely with Vanna’s executive, clinical, and technology teams to roll out initiatives, ensure standardization across sites, and implement scalable systems and best practices
• Identify opportunities to grow Vanna’s presence in the state and assist in market expansion, staffing plans, and site launches
• Champion a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and continuous learning across teams
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and support Site Managers in maintaining local operational and clinical standards

About You

Need to Have

• 7+ years of experience in operations, program management, or site leadership, including experience scaling multi-site programs or services
• Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and developing people leaders
• Comfort and fluency in using data to manage performance and drive decision-making
• Background in healthcare or human services, ideally with a focus on behavioral health, Medicaid, or integrated care
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, operational, and technical teams
• Experience representing an organization with external stakeholders such as payers, partners, and regulators
• Experience in the state of Indiana with a strong understanding of the local healthcare ecosystem, community resources, and regional dynamics
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the state of Indiana to all 4 counties (Marion County, Lake County, Vanderburgh County, and Allen County)
• Tech-savvy and adaptable; confident using digital tools to streamline operations, track performance, and communicate across teams

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MPH, MBA, MHA) preferred
• Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) populations or community-based care
• Prior experience working in a startup, growth-stage company, or fast-changing environment
• Familiarity with Indiana’s healthcare ecosystem, especially Medicaid, behavioral health, or community-based programs

Benefits

• We currently offer full health, dental, and vision benefits. 401k available.
• Competitive compensation including salary and equity ownership in Vanna Health