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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

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