Elevance Health
Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist
Elevance Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Behavioral Health Medical Director - Child Psychiatrist
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Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist
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Elevance Health
This range is provided by Elevance Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $250,236.00/yr - $428,976.00/yr
Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.
Schedule: Fulltime position, Monday through Friday.
The
Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist
is responsible for completing medical necessity reviews for general child psychiatry cases as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis cases supporting commercial and Medicaid business lines.
How You Will Make An Impact
Conducts peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations, and patients' office visits with providers and external physicians.
Applies clinical knowledge and skills to utilization review processes.
Adheres to medical policies and clinical guidelines.
As assigned, engage in clinical and non‑clinical activities that impact health care quality cost and outcomes.
If requested, provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program.
May be required to serve on internal and/or external committees.
May develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a U.S. military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the U.S.
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
For Health Solutions and Carelon organizations (including behavioral health) only, minimum of 5 years of experience providing health care is required. Additional experience may be required by State contracts or regulations if the Medical Director is filing a role required by a State agency.
Preferred Qualifications
Willing to obtain a California medical license.
Board Certified in Child & Adolescent psychiatry strongly preferred.
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist
role at
Elevance Health
This range is provided by Elevance Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $250,236.00/yr - $428,976.00/yr
Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.
Schedule: Fulltime position, Monday through Friday.
The
Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist
is responsible for completing medical necessity reviews for general child psychiatry cases as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis cases supporting commercial and Medicaid business lines.
How You Will Make An Impact
Conducts peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations, and patients' office visits with providers and external physicians.
Applies clinical knowledge and skills to utilization review processes.
Adheres to medical policies and clinical guidelines.
As assigned, engage in clinical and non‑clinical activities that impact health care quality cost and outcomes.
If requested, provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program.
May be required to serve on internal and/or external committees.
May develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare.
Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a U.S. military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the U.S.
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
For Health Solutions and Carelon organizations (including behavioral health) only, minimum of 5 years of experience providing health care is required. Additional experience may be required by State contracts or regulations if the Medical Director is filing a role required by a State agency.
Preferred Qualifications
Willing to obtain a California medical license.
Board Certified in Child & Adolescent psychiatry strongly preferred.
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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