Care Mgr Behavioral Health - (Remote) Sunday - Thursday
Is $68K - $106K competitive?
See how this position compares to Psychiatry market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Highmark Health as a Behavioral Health Care Manager – Remote, Sunday-Thursday in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement care management review processes that are consistent with established industry and corporate standards and are within the care manager’s professional discipline.
- Effectively function in accordance with applicable state, federal laws and regulatory compliance.
- Implement all care management reviews according to accepted and established criteria, as well as other approved guidelines and medical policies.
- Promote quality and efficiency in the delivery of care management services.
Requirements
- related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68K - $106K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Highmark Health as a Behavioral Health Care Manager – Remote, Sunday-Thursday.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Mgr Behavioral Health - (Remote) Sunday - Thursday at Highmark Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Highmark Health 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
Highmark Health lists compensation for this physician position at $68k to $106k annually.
This is approximately 71% 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
- 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 ($68k–$106k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Utilization management, Case management, Behavioral health, Clinical assessment, Regulatory compliance, Data analysis, Health coaching, Medical policy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Care Manager implements utilization management strategies, including reviewing health care service appropriateness and identifying opportunities for case management. They also monitor health care delivery, educate providers and members, and analyze data to improve performance and satisfaction.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, CME. 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 Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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