Behavioral Health Medical Director - Psychiatrist - CareBridge; Part-time

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This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work‑life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that 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: Part‑time 10 hours a week.

Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical education to the Care Bridge NPs. They administer behavioral health medical services to ensure the appropriate and most cost‑effective medical care is received, develop and implement programs to improve quality, cost, and outcomes, provide clinical consultation, and serve as a clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations.

• Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
• Provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program.
• Conducts peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with Care Bridge NPs to discuss review determinations and patients' office visits.
• Serves as a resource and consultant to the NPs.
• Interprets medical policies and clinical guidelines.
• May develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
• Leads, develops, directs, and implements clinical and non‑clinical activities that impact health care quality, cost, and outcomes.
• Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.

• MD or DO with board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards (ABMS or AOA).
• Active, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
• Located in a U.S. state or territory when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration; cannot be located on a U.S. military base, vessel, or any embassy located in or outside of the U.S.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• 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 role is filed with a State agency.

• Experience with clinical education.

Salary: For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $ to $.

Location(s): California, Columbus OH, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company.

The salary range is in good faith and may be modified in the future; actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. Benefits and any other compensation are paid per company discretion and consistent with the law.

Elevance Health only accepts resumes from agencies with a signed agreement; unsolicited resumes are deemed the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and is a Fortune 25 company. We seek leaders at all levels who are passionate about impact.

We provide a range of competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid time off, bonus programs, medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and wellness programs.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy; unless specified as primarily virtual, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week. Specific onsite requirements will be discussed during hiring.

Elevance Health requires all new candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. Vaccination is mandatory unless an acceptable explanation is provided.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.