[Hiring] Behavioral Medical Director @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Behavioral Medical Director position is responsible for providing oversight to and direction of the Utilization Management Program and performing peer reviews as necessary. This individual will interact directly with Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Providers, and other clinical professionals who consult on various processes and programs. The Behavioral Medical Director is part of a leadership team that manages development and implementation of evidence-based treatments and medical expense initiatives and will also advise leadership on health care system improvement opportunities. They are responsible for maintaining the clinical integrity of the program, including timely peer reviews, appeals and consultations with providers and other community-based clinicians, including general practitioners, and will work collaboratively with the Health Plan Medical Director, Clinical, Network and Quality staff. At Optum, our clinical vision drives the team to improve the quality of care our consumers receive.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuring delivery of cost-effective quality care that incorporates recovery, resiliency and person-centered services
• Responsible for Level of Care guidelines and utilization management protocols
• Responsible for oversight and management, along with the Clinical Director and Clinical Program Director, utilization review, management and care coordination activities
• Provide clinical oversight to the clinical staff, oversee the management of services at all levels of care in the benefit plan
• Keep current regarding Evidence Based Practices and treatment philosophies including those that address Recovery and Resilience

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Current license to practice as a physician in the state of Minnesota without restrictions
• Board certified in Psychiatry
• Demonstrated understanding of the clinical application of the principles of engagement, empowerment, rehabilitation and recovery
• Knowledge of post-acute care planning such as home care, discharge planning, case management, and disease management
• Computer and typing proficiency, data analysis and solid organizational skills

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist post residency
• Prior Managed care experience
• Experience in public sector delivery systems and experience in state specific public sector services
• Experience working with community-based programs and resources designed to aid the State Medicaid population

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.