Behavioral Health Medical Director

HumanaGreat Workplace

1 month ago

Remote - Nationwide$223.8K - $313.1KFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Humana as a Behavioral Health Medical Director in United States.

Key Responsibilities

should be authorized, with all work occurring within a context of regulatory compliance and assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, state policies, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources Learns Medicaid requirements and understands how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work in their assigned cluster Work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management, with clinical scenarios arising from outpatient or inpatient environments Conducts discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the peer-to-peer process, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills May speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities, which may include an understanding of Humana processes and a focus on collaborative business relationships, value-based care, population health, or disease or care management Supports Humana values including working collaboratively on a team throughout all activities Flows to work as needed within cluster as needed for vacations, weekends and holidays coverage Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Lead Behavioral Health Medical Director.

Lead Behavioral Health Medical Director.

Requirements

Location: This role is based virtually in one of the states of the specific cluster.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $223.8K - $313.1K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Humana in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health Care StrategyOperationsMedical JudgementRegulatory ComplianceClinical GuidelinesState PoliciesCMS PoliciesUtilization Management ReviewCase ManagementClinical Scenario ReviewPeer-to-Peer ProcessConflict ResolutionValue-Based CarePopulation HealthDisease ManagementCare Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director at Humana a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Humana 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

Humana lists compensation for this physician position at $224k to $313k annually.

This is approximately 11% below 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 ($224k–$313k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Care Strategy, Operations, Medical Judgement, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Guidelines, State Policies, CMS Policies, Utilization Management Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director is responsible for behavioral health care strategy and/or operations, using medical judgment to authorize requested services, level of care, or site of service within regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include computer-based review of complex clinical scenarios, communicati...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Time Off, Disability, Life Insurance, Bonus Incentive Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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