Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist

Overview

Anticipated End Date:

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Medical Director
- Child Psychiatrist

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Medical Director
- Child Psychiatrist

Location:

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. Alternate locations may be considered. 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.

Schedule:

Fulltime position, Monday through Friday.

Job Level: Director Equivalent

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: MED >
Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist

Locations:
California, Nevada, Colorado, Washington

• Conducts peer-to-peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations, and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.
• Applies clinical knowledge and skills to utilization review processes.
• Adheres to medical policies and clinical guidelines.
• As assigned, engage in clinical and non-clinical activities that impact health care quality, cost and outcomes.
• If requested, provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program.
• May be required to serve on internal and/or external committees.
• May develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
• Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.

• Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the certifying boards (ABMS or AOA) where applicable to duties being performed.
• Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
• Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US 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 providing 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.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $250,236 to $428,976.

Locations:
California, Nevada, Colorado, Washington

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is committed to equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. 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, 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact relevancehealthj for assistance.