Behavioral Health Medical Director

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health strategy, Utilization management, Clinical patient care, Quality management, Case management, Discharge planning, Medicare advantage, Medicaid. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for behavioral health care strategy, operations, and making clinical determinations regarding service authorizations. They also collaborate with external physicians and community groups to support regional market priorities and value-based care i...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, PTO, Company and Personal Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.