Senior Medical Consulant II - Behavioral Health Clinician

Marsh McLennan•Washington, DC

15d•$132,500 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Senior Medical Consultant II – Behavioral Health Clinician to join its Government Health Consulting team. The role may be based near any Marsh office and follows a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the office; requests for remote work are considered case by case. The clinician will provide subject-matter expertise on complex client projects, primarily for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related agencies overseeing fee-for-service and managed care programs. The position combines behavioral health expertise with project and team leadership, client delivery, and targeted business development. The consultant will contribute to diverse projects involving mental health and substance use disorder programs, including strategic planning, program design, procurement, performance-based contracting, implementation reviews, managed care monitoring and performance management, focused studies, and clinical support for rate development. The role also involves interpreting regulatory requirements, engaging stakeholders, developing reusable tools and intellectual capital, and advising clients and colleagues on policy and market developments. Marsh describes a culture focused on professional development, meaningful work, supportive leadership, inclusion, and flexible work. The role offers a base salary range of $132,500 to $265,000 and may be eligible for performance-based incentives. 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 that includes 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 understand how regulatory requirements translate into changes to programs, services, and quality reporting.
Serve as a behavioral health subject-matter specialist across multiple project teams, including work on programs administered through managed care, fee-for-service, federal block grants, and state appropriations.
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 keep work within budget and on schedule, meet the scope of work, and maintain communication with clients, project teams, and client managers.
Coordinate with client managers and other 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, match work to appropriate skill and career levels, and provide development opportunities to team members.
Monitor market trends and the regulatory environment, assess implications for client programs, and provide forward-looking strategic counsel to internal teams and clients.
Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful analysis as a trusted contributor on project teams.
Engage stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, managed care entities, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations.
Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables and communicate regularly and effectively with project teams.
Develop intellectual capital and lead or participate in creating tools or processes that can be leveraged across multiple clients.
Motivate and encourage team members, manage project team dynamics, and nurture collaboration among team members, including subcontractors and vendors.
Provide real-time feedback to team members to support their growth and maintain quality performance.