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Optum

Behavioral Medical Director – New Mexico

Optum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Recruiting Clinical Leaders for Optum Optum |

A culture of

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is hiring a

Behavioral Medical Director

to be the leader supporting government programs for 50,000+ 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

Purpose‑driven team culture

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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