Behavioral Medical Director - Remote

Optum; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 258,000 - 423,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum seeks a Behavioral Medical Director for a remote role overseeing clinical management. This position will focus on enhancing health outcomes through program oversight and collaboration with community providers, requiring a medical degree and board certification in Psychiatry. The director will lead cost-effective care delivery and ensure adherence to clinical best practices while fostering a culture of recovery and resilience amongst members.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physician without restrictions.
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist post residency.
• Knowledge of post-acute care planning and managed care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical management program supporting members in Michigan.
• Ensure delivery of quality care incorporating person-centered services.
• Collaborate with health plan medical director and clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Utilization management

Data analysis

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Board certified in Psychiatry

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Behavioral Medical Director position is responsible for providing oversight to and direction of the Clinical Management Program supporting members in the Commercial and Medicare Advantage space in the state of Michigan. This individual will be part of a team of Optum Psychiatrists and will work closely with community Behavioral Health Providers. The Behavioral Medical Director is part of a leadership team that manages development and implementation of evidence-based treatments and medical expense initiatives and will also advise leadership on health care system improvement opportunities. They are responsible for maintaining the clinical integrity of the program, including timely peer reviews, appeals and consultations. The responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Health Plan Medical Director, Clinical, Network and Quality staff. At Optum, our clinical vision drives the team to improve the quality of care our consumers receive.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring delivery of cost-effective quality care that incorporates recovery, resiliency, and person-centered services
• Level of Care guidelines and utilization management protocols
• Oversight and management, along with the Clinical Director and Clinical Program Director, utilization review, case management, and care coordination activities
• Provide clinical oversight to the clinical staff, oversee the management of services at all levels of care in the benefit plan
• Keep current regarding Evidence Based Practices and treatment philosophies including those that address Recovery and Resilience
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Current license to practice as a physician without restrictions
• Board certified in Psychiatry
• Managed Care experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the clinical application of the principles of engagement, empowerment, rehabilitation, and recovery
• Knowledge of post-acute care planning such as home care, discharge planning, case management, and disease management
• Computer and typing proficiency, data analysis and organizational skills necessary
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Based in either EST or CST desirable
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist post residency
• Experience in public sector delivery systems and experience in state specific public sector services
• Experience working with community-based programs and resources
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
  
  

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $258,000 - $423,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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