Senior Medical Consulant II - Behavioral Health Clinician

Marsh McLennan•Phoenix, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II – Behavioral Health Clinician to join its Government Health Consulting team. The role can be based near a Marsh office and follows a hybrid work arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the office; remote work requests are considered case by case. The clinician will provide subject-matter expertise and leadership on complex projects, primarily for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for fee-for-service and managed care programs. The position leads and contributes to client work, project teams, business development, and the creation of reusable intellectual capital. Projects may address behavioral health programs and operations administered through managed care, fee-for-service, federal block grants, and state appropriations. Work may include strategic planning, program design, procurement, performance-based contracting, readiness and post-implementation reviews, managed care reporting and monitoring, performance management, focused studies, briefing documents, and clinical support for rate development. The role also coordinates project delivery, staffing, budgets, timelines, quality, client communications, and team development. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders such as Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, and will track market and regulatory developments to inform advice to clients and internal teams. Marsh describes a culture focused on professional development, interesting work, supportive leadership, inclusion, and flexible work. The role has a base salary range of $132,500 to $265,000 and may be eligible for performance-based incentives. The stated total rewards package includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs. Applications are accepted until November 13, 2026.

Requirements

Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline sufficient to qualify for an independent and unrestricted clinical license, such as licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist.
At least 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 involving 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, including the ability to present information to clients and groups.
Ability to prioritize, handle, and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment, with a proven track record supporting or leading large, complex projects.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership, thought leadership, project team leadership, and targeted business development.
Lead and contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation, taking on increasing ownership over time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret how regulatory requirements affect programs, services, and quality reporting.
Serve as a behavioral health subject-matter specialist on multiple project teams, covering mental health and substance use disorder programs and operations.
Contribute to projects involving strategic planning, program design, procurement, performance-based contracting, readiness and post-implementation reviews, managed care reporting and monitoring, performance management, briefing documents, focused studies, and clinical support for rate development.
Coordinate and manage project teams to meet budgets, timelines, and scopes of work, and maintain communication among clients, project teams, and client managers.
Coordinate with client managers and leaders on business development, including proposal strategy, technical proposal drafting, and identifying opportunities to expand work with existing clients.
Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources, align work to appropriate skill and career levels, and provide development opportunities to team members.
Track market trends and regulatory developments, assess their implications for client programs, and provide forward-looking strategic counsel.
Deliver accurate, timely, insightful analysis and manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
Engage stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations.
Develop intellectual capital and lead or participate in creating tools and processes that can be used across multiple clients.
Motivate and encourage team members, manage team dynamics, and foster collaboration among team members, subcontractors, and vendors.
Provide real-time feedback to team members to support their development and maintain quality performance.