Remote Psychiatric Medical Director, Behavioral Health

MePA; Ohio; Remote; USD 174,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Medical Director (Behavioral Health) to provide psychiatric leadership, oversee utilization management, and drive high-quality care across a multidisciplinary team. This remote-based role prefers Ohio residing physicians.

You will participate in appeals, develop medical policies, and ensure clinical programs meet NCQA standards, with weekend coverage every 6-7 weeks and eligibility for bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist licensed in Ohio or eligible.
• Active state medical license without encumbrances.
• Ability to obtain licenses across multiple states to cover UM.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day physician oversight for utilization management.
• Deliver comprehensive behavioral health care management to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in appeals and investigation of adverse events and quality-of-care concerns.
• Provide psychiatric leadership to an interdisciplinary UM team.
• Provide weekend coverage every 6-7 weeks.

Skills

Board-certified Psychiatrist

Ohio license

multi-state licensure

Education

MD or DO

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Medical Director (Behavioral Health) to provide psychiatric leadership, oversee utilization management, and drive high-quality care across a multidisciplinary team. This remote-based role prefers Ohio residing physicians.

You will participate in appeals, develop medical policies, and ensure clinical programs meet NCQA standards, with weekend coverage every 6-7 weeks and eligibility for bonus and equity.