Behavioral Medical Director – Northeast U.S. at Optum
Job Description
🧡Optum | A culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is hiring a Behavioral Medical Director to provide oversight and direction of the utilization management program and perform peer reviews as necessary for the Northeast United States.
What you bring:
- MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry
- Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any Northeast state
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience
Why Join Optum?
- Career development and visibility within a Fortune 3 company
- Influence system-level change
- Work as part of a collaborative behavioral health team
- Remote flexibility - work from home
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Purpose-driven team culture
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $258,000–$423,000, which includes base pay and bonus and is influenced by several factors. Eligibility for benefits varies by role and tenure.
In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase options
- 401(k) contributions
- Health, wellness, and insurance benefits
Pre-Employment Screening
Optum is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Our Commitment
Optum is committed to delivering equitable care and improving health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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