Remote Psychiatric Medical Director

Centene Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 215,000 - 409,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. seeks a Behavioral Health Medical Director to oversee medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing for the business unit.

The candidate must be a Board Certified Psychiatrist and licensed in CA, OR, WA or NV, preferably in the Pacific Time Zone, and ready to lead utilization management and clinical governance. The role includes medical reviews, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and collaboration with care management teams, physicians, and provider

Qualifications

• Board certification in medical specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA (Psychiatry required).
• Current state MD or DO license without restrictions, limitations, or sanctions.
• Experience in utilization management and quality accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate medical management, quality improvement and credentialing for the business unit.
• Provide medical leadership for utilization management, cost containment and quality improvement activities.
• Perform medical reviews for utilization review, quality assurance and complex/experimental services.

Skills

Utilization Management

Quality Improvement

Medical Leadership

Clinical Governance

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Centene Corp. seeks a Behavioral Health Medical Director to oversee medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing for the business unit.

The candidate must be a Board Certified Psychiatrist and licensed in CA, OR, WA or NV, preferably in the Pacific Time Zone, and ready to lead utilization management and clinical governance. The role includes medical reviews, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and collaboration with care management teams, physicians, and provider