Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer

UnitedHealth Group

1 day ago

Remote - Nationwidefrom $400,000Full TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer – 4-Day Week in United States. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership of Affordability and Behavioral Management programs nationally,.

provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

manage projects to completion, prioritizing tasks and delivering on deadlines with high-performance standar.

lead national-scale change initiatives and cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated.

Requirements

practice standards, regulatory compliance expectations, and national clinical criteria Cross

performance standards and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a highly matrixed organization Proven ability to lead national

scale change initiatives and cross

builder management style Proven results

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $400K - $595K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipBehavioral health managementUtilization managementStrategic planningQuality assuranceRegulatory complianceValue-based carePopulation healthPerformance improvementMedical managementTeam leadershipProject managementClinical operationsStakeholder engagementData analysis

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $400k to $595k annually.

This is approximately 66% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($400k–$595k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical leadership, Behavioral health management, Utilization management, Strategic planning, Quality assurance, Regulatory compliance, Value-based care, Population health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Chief Medical Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for national behavioral health programs, focusing on affordability, clinical performance, and quality outcomes. This role oversees clinical teams, drives execution of performance strategies, and partners with cross-functional le...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Incentive programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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