Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession in Louisiana.
Requirements
- Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession in Louisiana.
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Benefits & Compensation
- for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market
- facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market at Elevance 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.
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 Elevance 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Administrative Oversight, Behavioral Health, Medical Director, Cost-Effective Care, Program Development, Quality Improvement, Clinical Consultation, Strategic Advising. 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 the administrative oversight of behavioral health medical services to ensure appropriate and cost-effective medical care, potentially developing programs to improve quality, cost, and outcomes. This role involves providing clinical consultati...
Benefits package: Merit Increases, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Incentive Bonus Programs, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short And Long Term Disability. 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 (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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