Network Mgmt Consultant

Connecticut Candidates Must Reside in the state of Connecticut.

About the role

This hybrid role requires associates to be in-office 1–2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Network Management Consultant (Behavioral Health) provides provider relations and network management consulting support to complex, high-profile provider organizations. Serves as a technical resource and mentor to other consultants. This position supports the ACCESS for Adults program and focuses on behavioral health provider engagement, community partnership development, resource coordination, and referral network collaboration throughout Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Develops network recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the retention and maintenance of high-quality contracted providers.
• Identifies, researches, and analyzes professional provider practice patterns to develop recommendations for improvements.
• Conducts provider outreach and engagement, development of community partnerships, educational presentations, promotion of available resources, and coordination of referral networks.
• Conducts community outreach, provider engagement, and network development activities, including travel throughout Connecticut, including rural communities identified by the Connecticut Office of Rural Health.
• Works collaboratively with behavioral health providers, primary care practices, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen referral networks, increase awareness of the program, and improve access to behavioral health services.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in provider network management, utilization management, or another healthcare field; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, public health, human services, or a related field.
• Clinical licensure in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Experience in community engagement, systems of care development, provider outreach, and resource coordination.
• Knowledge of Connecticut behavioral health resources, community-based organizations, and systems of care.
• Experience conducting provider education, presentations, community outreach, conferences, or exhibit activities.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST).

Benefits

• Market-competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.