Senior Medical Consulant II - Behavioral Health Clinician

As a  Senior Medical Consultant II – Behavioral Health Clinician,  you will   play a vital role as a core team member providing expert insights on complex projects for clients, which are primarily state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs. This is a great opportunity to join a global company known for its dynamic culture, excellent benefits, and commitment to professional growth where you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to your success!

Senior Medical Consultant II – Behavioral Health Clinician

We will count on you to:  

• Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development
• Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation with increasing ownership over time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand how regulatory requirements translate into changes to programs, services, and quality reporting
• Participate on multiple project teams as a subject matter specialist in behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorders) programs and operations, including those administered through managed care, fee-for-service, federal block grants, and state appropriations. Projects are diverse and include strategic planning; program design; procurement; performance-based contracting; readiness and post-implementation reviews; managed care reporting, monitoring, and performance management; briefing documents; focused studies; and clinical support for rate development work
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring the team is within budget, on time, and producing work consistent with the scope of work; and ensuring communication with the client, project team, and client manager
• Coordinate with client managers and other leaders to develop new business, including helping to define the proposal strategy, drafting technical proposals, and identifying opportunities for expanded work with existing clients
• Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources, ensuring work is leveraged to the right skill and career level, and providing team members with opportunities to develop their skills and expertise
• Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment; consider the implication of new trends or changes in policies or regulations on clients’ programs; and bring a forward-looking/strategic perspective to counsel the internal client team and clients
• Become a trusted contributor on project teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations
• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams
• Develop intellectual capital; lead or participate in the development of tools or processes that can be leveraged for multiple clients
• Be responsible for motivating and encouraging team members. Manage project team dynamics and nurture collaboration amongst team members, including subcontractors/vendors
• Provide real-time feedback to team members to support their growth and to maintain quality performance

What you need to have: 

• A master’s, professional, or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline, sufficient to qualify for an independent and unrestricted clinical license (e.g., licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
• Demonstrated experience in Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, or a combination of behavioral health experience including Medicaid and other publicly-funded behavioral health programs
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor early career staff
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presenting information to clients/groups
• Ability to prioritize, handle, and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in supporting or leading large, complex projects
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines

What makes you stand out?

• Behavioral health Medicaid or managed care experience at a managerial level (or extensive state administration experience as a behavioral health director, bureau chief, or senior director)
• Experience with network transformation initiatives grounded in person-centered and recovery/resilience principles
• Project management and/or project leadership credentials
• Experience working with Medicaid actuaries

Why join our team:  

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. 
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.