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Optum

Behavioral Medical Director - New Mexico

Optum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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A culture of

Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum is hiring a

Behavioral Medical Director

to be the leader supporting government programs for 50K+ members across New Mexico. If you're passionate about population health and ready to drive change at a statewide level, this could be your next big move. Your Impact: Population health thought and innovation leader working with state government and community leaders (a member of the Executive Leadership Team) Policy development, compliance, and member program development Provider meetings with a goal of improving treatment for patients Utilization management and case management responsibilities

What you bring: MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry Active, unrestricted medical license in New Mexico Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience Currently resides in New Mexico ideally based near Albuquerque Open to 25% travel within the state of NM

Why Join Optum? Career development and visibility within a Fortune 3 company Influence system-level change Work as part of an integrated medical-behavioral 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