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6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active roles in this profession
Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market
About the Role
Remote behavioral health medical director role for Louisiana market. Administrative oversight, no direct patient care. Flexible virtual work.
Join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Remote in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Time Off
- Incentive Bonus Programs
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Financial Education Resources
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, remote work flexibility. Work with Elevance Health in United States.
Key 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 consultation, serving as a clinical/strategic advisor, and supporting clinicians to ensure timely responses to members and providers.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and Board certification from ABMS or AOA, along with an active, unrestricted medical license in Louisiana. A minimum of 10 years of clinical experience is required, or 5 years for Health Solutions and Carelon organizations, with preferred qualifications including Addiction or Child and Adolescent board certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist - Louisiana Market at Elevance Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, 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
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.
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