Remote Behavioral Health Medical Director

Centene Corporation; WaKeeney (KS); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks an experienced senior physician leader to oversee medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing for the business unit. You will coordinate utilization management activities, supervise reviews, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve care quality and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires board certification in psychiatry, active state licensure (CA/OR/WA/NV noted), and practice-based leadership.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist with active medical license in U.S.
• Experience in utilization management and quality accreditation standards preferred.
• Active practice of medicine and understanding of healthcare financing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for utilization management, quality improvement and credentialing.
• Lead medical reviews ensuring timely, high-quality decisions.
• Support performance improvement initiatives for capitated providers.

Skills

Medical leadership

Utilization management

Quality improvement

Credentialing

Strategic planning

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Centene Corporation seeks an experienced senior physician leader to oversee medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing for the business unit. You will coordinate utilization management activities, supervise reviews, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve care quality and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires board certification in psychiatry, active state licensure (CA/OR/WA/NV noted), and practice-based leadership.