Medical Director-Psychiatrist, Remote Position

Sentara; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Director to lead clinical oversight and management of health plan activities. This remote position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in utilization and quality management. The Medical Director will collaborate with various teams to enhance clinical programs and improve member experience. The role demands excellent leadership skills and the ability to engage with medical staff and external partners. If you're passionate about behavioral health and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years clinical experience post-residency required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical policies for Behavioral Health.
• Monitor utilization, case management, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Utilization Management

Quality Management

Case Management

Behavioral Health Education

Peer-to-Peer Consultation

Education

MD or DO degree

Master's in Medical Management

Master's in Business Administration

Master's in Public Health

Job description

The Behavioral Health (BH) Medical Director provides clinical oversight and management of SHP activities including, case management, utilization management, quality management, and contracted services. This is a Remote position for a candidate who resides in one of the following US states; VA, NC, MD, FL, NV, WY, SD, WA, IN, TN, GA, SC, TX, WV, WI.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements medical policies for Behavioral Health.
• Ensures the appropriate and timely use of criteria and guidelines in the administration of behavioral health treatment.
• Provides utilization review, quality management, case management, BH education, appeals and grievance activities.
• Directs appropriate utilization of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services utilizing clinical knowledge, experience and applicable medical necessity policies.
• Participates in medical director, case management and utilization management rounds.
• Partakes in behavioral health committees and clinical practice guidelines review.
• Engages in medical staff education and process improvement activities.
• Collaborates with medical staff to manage complex or difficult cases and service authorizations.
• Composes clear and concise clinical rationales for members and provider determination notifications.
• Conducts Peer-to-Peer consultation as needed during review process or upon request of the requesting physician.
• Performs quality of care reviews.
• Other duties and goals assigned by the medical director's supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• At least 5 to 7 years clinical experience after the completion of residency training program.
• Current, valid, unrestricted Virginia Medical License.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Utilization and Case Management.
• Knowledge of rules regulations, policies, and standards related to managed care.
• Experience working with the Medicaid population.
• Clinical experience working with adults and pediatrics.

Job Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership within Sentara Health Plans, aligned to one or more plans. Accountable for monitoring utilization, case management and quality outcomes. The Medical Director collaborates with the Sentara Health Plans Chief Medical Director, Senior Medical Director(s) and Clinical Care Services (CCS) teams to establish, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of clinical programs to support members and meet the department goals. Medical Director activities further include support of the CCS nurses, Government services nurses, Pharmacy staff, Population Health and Quality Improvement Teams. Lastly, Medical Directors interact externally with network physicians, vended program clinical leaders, and government program leaders as required to improve the quality of clinical outcomes, cost efficiency and patient / member experience with the Health Plan and Health Systems with which we contract.

Board certification required. Master's level degree in Medical Management, Business Administration or Public Health preferred. Medicaid, including long term services and support, and / or Medicare, including D-SNP, experience preferred.