Behavioral Health Policy & Programs Analyst

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

AD&D

Life insurance offerings

Short-term disability

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a Behavioral Health Program and Policy Analyst to manage and develop mental health and substance use treatment benefits. You will draft communications to providers, coordinate with technical staff for accurate payments, and respond to coverage inquiries from external stakeholders.

The role involves researching regulations, designing implementation plans, and proposing budget initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and quality across assigned benefit areas.

Qualifications

• Experience working with large data sets to evaluate program impact.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and meet core deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed changes to mental health and substance use treatment coverage and reimbursement policies.
• Research state and federal regulations to support healthcare policy development.
• Create detailed implementation plans and timetables for approved policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical staff, fiscal partners, and legal experts to launch new programs.
• Respond to coverage inquiries from healthcare providers, legislative staff, and community partners.
• Review clinical data and healthcare trends to present actionable policy options to leadership.

Skills

Research

Policy analysis

Healthcare program management

Education

Public policy/healthcare degree

Job description

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a Behavioral Health Program and Policy Analyst to manage and develop mental health and substance use treatment benefits. You will draft communications to providers, coordinate with technical staff for accurate payments, and respond to coverage inquiries from external stakeholders.

The role involves researching regulations, designing implementation plans, and proposing budget initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and quality across assigned benefit areas.