Hybrid Senior Behavioral Health Consultant & Strategy Lead

MePA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II - Behavioral Health Clinician to join the Government Health Consulting team. Based near a Marsh office with a hybrid schedule, you will provide expert insights on Medicaid and CHIP programs, guiding complex projects for state agencies and managed care operations.

You will lead project teams, develop strategy and proposals, mentor staff, and stay current on regulatory trends to inform policy and program design.

Qualifications

• Master's, professional, or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline qualifying for an independent license
• 5+ years of relevant experience in behavioral health consulting or leadership roles
• Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
• Demonstrated experience in Medicaid managed care or publicly-funded behavioral health programs
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and communicate with clients effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and thought leadership on behavioral health projects
• Lead client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation with growing ownership
• Translate regulatory requirements into program changes and quality reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex Medicaid programs
• Coordinate project teams to stay on budget and schedule while communicating with clients

Skills

Healthcare consulting

Regulatory understanding

Project leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Master's or Doctoral in behavioral health

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II - Behavioral Health Clinician to join the Government Health Consulting team. Based near a Marsh office with a hybrid schedule, you will provide expert insights on Medicaid and CHIP programs, guiding complex projects for state agencies and managed care operations.

You will lead project teams, develop strategy and proposals, mentor staff, and stay current on regulatory trends to inform policy and program design.