California Behavioral Health SME

Consulting

Fully Remote

Part time

San Mateo California United States

Consulting

Finance Transformation

City

San Mateo

Country

United States

State/Province

California

About This Role

We are seeking a California Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise on strategy, operational readiness, and funding models for a leading nonprofit behavioral health provider. This role will leverage deep knowledge of Medi-Cal behavioral health programs, CalAIM initiatives, and county behavioral health dynamics to guide payer diversification strategies, compliance readiness, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate combines subject matter depth with the ability to communicate practical, actionable insights to senior leadership and boards.

This engagement is fractional and will include proposal shaping, Phase 1 validation, payer strategy input, and participation in key client meetings. Additional analysis and advisory work may follow pending client approval.

What You Will Work On

• Provide strategic and operational expertise on California behavioral health systems, including Medi-Cal specialty mental health, Drug Medi-Cal, and CalAIM.
• Assess nonprofit behavioral health organizations' readiness for payer diversification, ECM, and Community Supports participation.
• Advise on compliance and regulatory alignment with DHCS and MCP standards.
• Support operating model evaluation to determine capabilities required for sustainability and scale (workforce, infrastructure, reimbursement controls).
• Contribute to board-level discussions by translating technical behavioral health and payer issues into clear strategic recommendations.
• Identify mission-aligned growth opportunities and risks of payer diversification (mission drift, staffing, financial implications).

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years' experience in California behavioral health environments (county systems, Medi-Cal managed care, nonprofit providers, or related consulting).
• Proven expertise with CalAIM, ECM, and Community Supports, including contracting readiness and policy compliance.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulatory frameworks, funding streams, and operating models in California.
• Ability to partner with executives and boards on strategic decisions with clarity and confidence.
• Background in program design, operational readiness, and workforce integration for behavioral health services.
• High credibility advising both clinical and business leadership teams.

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It's time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

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