Psychiatrist - Medicaid UM & Quality Leadership

Acentra; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Educational assistance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to lead clinical initiatives within Arkansas Medicaid programs. The role focuses on utilization management, peer review, and quality improvement, with collaboration across state agencies, providers, and internal teams.

The position is full-time and contingent upon contract award, based onsite in downtown Little Rock with possible remote work at the DHS's discretion and up to 10% in-state travel.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist with an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas.
• 2+ years of clinical practice experience in Arkansas within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to support utilization management, peer review, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with state agencies, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to evaluate medical necessity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Consult on mental health and substance use disorder service development and monitoring initiatives.
• Represent the organization in state appeal processes and contribute to program goals and improvement plans.

Skills

Utilization Management experience

Medicaid/public sector knowledge

Collaboration with stakeholders

Leadership in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Job description

Acentra Health is seeking a Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to lead clinical initiatives within Arkansas Medicaid programs. The role focuses on utilization management, peer review, and quality improvement, with collaboration across state agencies, providers, and internal teams.

The position is full-time and contingent upon contract award, based onsite in downtown Little Rock with possible remote work at the DHS's discretion and up to 10% in-state travel.