Senior Medical Planner - Behavioral and Mental Health

About the role

Your role as a Senior Medical Planner and Behavioral Health specialist is to partner and support our national and regional health sector’s Behavioral Health/Mental Health team with a specific emphasis on leading growth and strategy in California.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary conduit for Behavioral Health business development in California, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive business strategy.
• Advocate for and inspire creativity, critical thinking, and design excellence both internally and externally.
• Serve as a pursuit leader or support as a subject matter expert in business development activities, including marketing proposals, interviews, and conference attendance.
• Aid in identifying, recruiting, and interviewing design staff at all levels.
• Foster collaboration between offices while promoting and providing a clear design vision.
• Act as a mentor, teacher, and coach to design staff, guiding them through their careers.
• Evaluate the quality of design and design activities, ensuring a high level of design quality throughout the firm.
• Develop and implement the firm’s brand, image, marketing collateral, and business collateral.
• Oversee and participate in the production of design award submissions.
• Engage staff in dialogue on design, ensure the design process is followed, and influence the use of technological tools.
• Serve as a vehicle for delivering the firm’s message on design.
• Identify and direct project photography, written descriptions, and other media to support building the firm’s portfolio.
• Act as an ambassador and steward of the firm’s portfolio, guiding and educating others.

Requirements

• Creative and Critical Thinking: Engage in creative and critical thought to produce designs perceived as excellent externally.
• Concept Communication: Hand sketch and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Team Participation: Participate actively in project team settings.
• Leadership: Lead multiple teams on large, complex projects through the development of design concepts.
• Professionalism: Receive and respond to criticism appropriately and professionally.
• Trust and Respect: Inspire confidence and garner trust and respect from the project team and clients.
• Balanced Judgment: Provide a balanced approach and demonstrate good judgment.
• Quality Assurance: Check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, managing the team to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Adaptability: Scale processes, designs, and efforts to various roles on the project, the needs of the project, and other conditions.
• Interpretation Skills: Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building programs, and other similar materials.
• Presentation Skills: Exhibit strong presentation and interview skills, presenting abstract ideas to clients and client representatives.
• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate maturity and cultural awareness both internally and externally.
• Industry Knowledge: Possess general knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Understand and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Newforma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Registered architect in California, preferred.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Newforma.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 108,000.00 - Max Salary $ 162,000.00
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 115,900.00 - Max Salary $ 173,800.00

Schedule

Full time

Primary Location

United States | CA | Los Angeles

Other Locations

• United States | CA | Sacramento

Organization

BC-2014 Buildings-US California

AID Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes

Job Posting

01/04/2026 02:04:13

Req ID

1001844

Additional

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.