Anticipated End Date:2026-09-06
Position Title:Network Mgmt Consultant
Job Description:Network Management Consultant (Behavioral Health) - Connecticut*Candidates Must Reside in the state of Connecticut.Location:
Hybrid 1: This 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. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Work Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (EST)The
Network Management Consultant (Behavioral Health) provides provider relations/network management consulting support to complex, high profile provider organizations. Serves as 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.
How you will make an impact:- 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 which includes 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.
Minimum Requirements:- Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in provider network management, utilization management or other health care field; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:- Master's degree in social work, counseling, public health, human services, or a related field is preferred.
- Clinical licensure in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field preferred.
- 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 preferred.
- Experience conducting provider education, presentations, community outreach, conferences, or exhibit activities.
Job Level:Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family:PND > Provider Relationship Account Mgmt
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