Senior Consultant – Developmental Disabilities, Health and Human Services
Guidehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- We are seeking a strong Senior Consultant with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs
- Assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform
- Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems
- Understand federal agency mapping for services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Understand Person Centered Thinking and Planning and Self-Determination for Home and Community Based Services
- Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives
- Demonstrate knowledge of current programs, policies, and initiatives critical to services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Research and stay abreast of state and national healthcare transformation efforts
- Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
- Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings
- Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders
- Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems
- Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations
- Supervise and support the development of staff
- Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations
- Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
- Help develop business with new clients, as requested
- Participate in non-client related firm-building activities
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years of previous work experience
- Must have experience in the Healthcare Industry
- Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
- Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, developmental disabilities, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
- Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Medicaid eligibility requirementsPerson Centered ThinkingSelf-Determination for Home and Community Based Servicesdata researchqualitative researchstrategic planningbusiness and technical requirements assessmentproject managementclient engagementstakeholder collaboration
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunicationclient interaction managementsupervisionteam supportproblem analysisrecommendation developmentbusiness developmentadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree