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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 New Jersey. This individual will interact directly with and offer clinical, procedural, or administrative recommendations to psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers, medical physicians and nurses, clinical professionals, and/or state agencies who care for members, or consult on various processes and programs. The Medical Director is part of a leadership team that manages development and implementation of evidence-based treatments and medical expense initiatives and will also advise leadership on health care system improvement opportunities. They are responsible for maintaining the clinical integrity of the program, including timely peer reviews, appeals and consultations with providers and other community‑based clinicians, including general practitioners, and will work collaboratively with the Health Plan Medical Director, Clinical, Network and Quality staff. At Optum, our clinical vision drives the team to improve the quality of care our consumers receive.
What you bring
MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license in New Jersey
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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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 New Jersey. This individual will interact directly with and offer clinical, procedural, or administrative recommendations to psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers, medical physicians and nurses, clinical professionals, and/or state agencies who care for members, or consult on various processes and programs. The Medical Director is part of a leadership team that manages development and implementation of evidence-based treatments and medical expense initiatives and will also advise leadership on health care system improvement opportunities. They are responsible for maintaining the clinical integrity of the program, including timely peer reviews, appeals and consultations with providers and other community‑based clinicians, including general practitioners, and will work collaboratively with the Health Plan Medical Director, Clinical, Network and Quality staff. At Optum, our clinical vision drives the team to improve the quality of care our consumers receive.
What you bring
MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license in New Jersey
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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