Senior Behavioral Health Consultant (Medicaid/CHIP)

MePA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings/retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II - Behavioral Health Clinician to lead complex Medicaid/CHIP projects. You will guide cross-functional teams, translate regulatory requirements into program changes, and deliver high-quality client work.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and growth across multiple states. You will collaborate with Medicaid leadership, providers, and stakeholders to shape program recommendations while mentoring junior staff and ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• 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 related 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 translate regulatory requirements into changes to programs, services, and quality reporting.
• Participate on multiple project teams as a subject matter specialist in behavioral health programs and operations.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring they are within budget and on time.
• Coordinate with client managers to develop new business, including proposal strategy and opportunities for expanded work.
• Work with leadership to identify staffing resources and career development opportunities.
• Stay current on market trends and regulatory changes and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Become a trusted contributor delivering accurate, timely analysis.
• Engage with Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries.
• Develop intellectual capital and tools that can be leveraged for multiple clients.
• Mentor team members and manage project team dynamics.
• Provide real-time feedback to support growth and quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communications

Behavioral health knowledge

Regulatory & policy understanding

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's/PhD in behavioral health

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II - Behavioral Health Clinician to lead complex Medicaid/CHIP projects. You will guide cross-functional teams, translate regulatory requirements into program changes, and deliver high-quality client work.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and growth across multiple states. You will collaborate with Medicaid leadership, providers, and stakeholders to shape program recommendations while mentoring junior staff and ensuring timely,