Senior Network Management Consultant – Behavioral Health

Health Care Service Corporation

. Recruit and contract with small to mid-size behavioral health providers and facilities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $61,500 - $136,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in provider contracting, negotiation, and relationship management within the behavioral health sector. Proficient in analytical skills and Microsoft Office tools to support contract development and market analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Provider Contracting ExperienceNegotiation SkillsBehavioral Health KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance Experience

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Hard Skills

Provider ContractingContract NegotiationMarket AnalysisClaims Processing SystemsRate NegotiationContract AdjustmentsFee SchedulesAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthProvider ServicesContract Language ChangesStrategic CoverageMarketplace KnowledgeRegulatory Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit and contract with small to mid-size behavioral health providers and facilities
Develop and negotiate contracts
Develop and maintain relationships with providers
Ensure strategic coverage for the assigned territory
Educate behavioral health providers
Provide ongoing provider service
Assist with contracting or support services for large or complex behavioral health groups and facilities
Oversee contract adjustments, red-line changes, fee schedules, and contract language changes
Support Illinois and expanding national markets/presence
Travel within assigned areas of responsibility, including rare overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree and 3 years provider contracting experience OR 7 years business experience including 3 years provider contracting experience
Knowledge of provider and facility contracting, products, and claims/processing systems
Negotiation skills
Relationship building skills
Knowledge of marketplace
Meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and planning skills
PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office
Analytical skills
Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas of responsibility, including overnight stays
At least 2 years of Behavioral Health knowledge and experience, including contracting, rate negotiation, modeling, and market analysis
Experience with regulatory deliverables for state and federal filings
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, polished email and phone etiquette, and ability to interact with senior leaders and executives
Expert level experience with high-volume Microsoft Office, Excel (V-Look Ups, Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, etc.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Curated development plans and professional development
Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other incentives
Annual incentive bonus plan