Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicaid

Humana; Dover; Remote; USD 223,000 - 314,000

Job description

Humana Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicaid in Dover, Delaware

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for behavioral health care strategy and/or operations. The role involves moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Uses their medical background, experience, and judgment to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, or requested site of service should be authorized, with all work occurring within a context of regulatory compliance.
2. Learns Medicaid requirements and understands how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work in their assigned cluster.
3. Work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management.
4. Conducts discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the peer-to-peer process, and may require conflict resolution skills.
5. May speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities.
6. Supports Humana values including working collaboratively on a team throughout all activities.
7. Flows to work as needed within the cluster for vacations, weekends, and holidays coverage.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports directly to the Lead Behavioral Health Medical Director.

Use your skills to make an impact

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
2. Board-certified in ABMS or ABPN recognized specialty of Psychiatry.
3. A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license, if required.
4. At least five years of experience post-training providing clinical services.
5. Experience in utilization management review and case management in a health plan setting.
6. No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.

Preferred:

1. Experience working with Medicaid Enrollees, providers, and stakeholders in a clinical or administrative setting.
2. Experience with accreditation process (NCQA).
3. Experience with CGX and MHK.
4. Has licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
5. Has a Virginia medical license.
6. Has experience with application of MCG and ASAM criteria.

License/Credential Requirement

Physician with an active, unencumbered license in at least one of the states that are part of the specific cluster (Louisiana, Oklahoma, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky).

Location:

This role is based virtually in one of the states of the specific cluster.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$223,800 - $313,100 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family.

Application Deadline:

05-31-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.