Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist

Behavioral Health Medical Director – Child Psychiatrist

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Location:

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.

Schedule:

Full‑time position, Monday through Friday.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Conduct peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.
• Apply clinical knowledge and skills to utilization review processes.
• Adhere to medical policies and clinical guidelines.
• Engage in clinical and non‑clinical activities that impact healthcare quality, cost, and outcomes as assigned.
• Provide guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program, if requested.
• Serve on internal and/or external committees as required.
• Develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
• Identify and develop opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.

• MD or DO with board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required:
  American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
• Must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration, and.е cannot be located on agrow
  
  U. military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background.
• For Health Solutions and Carelon organizations (including behavioral health) only, minimum of 5 years of experience providing health care is required. Additional experience may be required by State contracts or regulations if the Medical Director is filing a role required by a State agency.

• Willing to obtain a California medical license.
• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent psychiatry (strongly preferred).

Salary: $250,236 to $428,976 for this role. Locations:
California, Nevada, Colorado, Washington.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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