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Behavioral Health Medical Director - Clinical Appeals

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Care Source
1 day ago
United States — Remote$195k–341kFull TimeMental Health TherapyinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CareSource as a Behavioral Health Medical Director - Clinical Appeals in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • lead in developing and implementing evidenced based clinical policies and practices Participate in regula.
  • Provide guidance to BH orientation and network development/ recruitment in conjunction with provider relatio.
  • provide feedback and education to MCP staff and providers as appropriate Represent CareSource as the primary.
  • Provide cross-coverage for other Medical Directors and/or markets, as needed Support staff by providing trai.

Requirements

  • state to fulfill duties of position

Benefits & Compensation

  • In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance.
  • We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CareSource as a Behavioral Health Medical Director - Clinical Appeals.

Key Skills

Safe PrescribingClinical Policy DevelopmentUtilization ManagementCase ManagementQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceClinical ConsultationLeadershipConflict ResolutionHealthcare Data AnalysisMedical ReviewStrategic Planning
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Medical Director - Clinical Appeals position at Care Source includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Care Source is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Remote healthcare professional positions in Mental Health Therapy 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

Care Source lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $195k to $342k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote healthcare professional 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

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($195k–$342k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Safe Prescribing, Clinical Policy Development, Utilization Management, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Consultation, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Medical Director ensures patient safety and safe prescribing practices for members with behavioral health diagnoses. This role involves leading clinical policy development, overseeing utilization management, and serving as a clinical liaison to state agencies and providers.

Benefits package: Bonus, Total Rewards Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy healthcare professional jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Care Source

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Dayton, OH
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Benefits & Perks

Bonus
Total Rewards Package

Protective Factors (2)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

yesterday

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