Vice President, Behavioral Health Clinical Operations and Product Development

3 days ago

Minnesota — Hybridfrom $200,400Full TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a VP Behavioral Health Clinical Operations – $200K-$343K 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

year product vision for Utilization Management and Case Management across behavioral health lines of business Align product strategy with enterprise growth objectives, value

based care initiatives, and client/payer

Requirements

year product vision for Utilization Management and Case Management across behavioral health lines of business Align product strategy with enterprise growth objectives, value

person product design that integrates behavioral and physical health services Platform Modernization & Scalability Lead modernization of complex, high

moderate condition management Integrate analytics and decision

support tools to enhance clinical consistency and operational efficiency Ensure scalability across multi

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $200K - $343K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthUtilization ManagementCase ManagementProduct StrategyClinical OperationsManaged CareRegulatory ComplianceProduct DevelopmentWorkflow OptimizationAutomationStrategic LeadershipValue-Based CareData AnalyticsCross-Functional LeadershipNCQAURAC

Management & LeadershipHealthcareTechnologyConsultingvia Taleo

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Vice President, Behavioral Health Clinical Operations and Product Development position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy 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.

Remote physician 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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $344k annually.

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

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($200k–$344k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Utilization Management, Case Management, Product Strategy, Clinical Operations, Managed Care, Regulatory Compliance, Product Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Vice President will lead the strategic direction, modernization, and operational performance of enterprise-wide behavioral health clinical product platforms. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to drive product roadmaps, regulatory alignment, and measurable improvements in clini...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition 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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