Senior Medical Consultant II – Behavioral Health Clinician

Marsh McLennan

. Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $132,500 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health program operations and Medicaid policies, with a strong focus on project leadership, strategic planning, and team management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality client deliverables while navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

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Behavioral Health Program OperationsMedicaid Policies And RegulationsProject Management CredentialsIndependent Clinical LicenseAnalytical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Project LeadershipStrategic PlanningProgram DesignPerformance ManagementClinical SupportBehavioral Health ExperienceNetwork Transformation InitiativesManaged Care ReportingPerformance-Based ContractingQuality Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam MotivationCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Independent Clinical License

Industry Keywords

Medicaid Managed CarePublicly-Funded Behavioral Health ProgramsClient DeliverablesMarket TrendsRegulatory Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 programs and operations
Support projects involving strategic planning, program design, procurement, performance-based contracting, readiness and post-implementation reviews, managed care reporting, monitoring, performance management, briefing documents, focused studies, and clinical support for rate development work
Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring work is within budget, on time, and consistent with the scope of work
Maintain communication with clients, project teams, and client managers
Help develop new business, including proposal strategy, technical proposals, and expanded work opportunities
Identify and secure staffing resources with Division and Sector leadership
Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment and advise internal teams and clients on implications for client programs
Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
Engage Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries to gather feedback and inform program recommendations
Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables
Develop intellectual capital and tools or processes reusable across clients
Motivate and encourage team members, manage team dynamics, and nurture collaboration with subcontractors and vendors
Provide real-time feedback to support team growth and quality performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s, professional, or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline, sufficient to qualify for an independent and unrestricted clinical license
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
Independent and unrestricted clinical license, such as licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive and flexible work environment
Performance-based incentives may be available