Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist – Indiana Medicaid

7 days ago
Indiana — RemoteFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Remote, Indiana in [object Object].

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 the state of Indiana.

Requirements

  • Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession in the state of Indiana.
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Remote, Indiana.

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthMedical DirectorPsychiatryIndiana MedicaidCase ReviewSubstance Use DisordersCost-Effective CareProgram DevelopmentClinical ConsultationClinical OperationsPeer-to-Peer ReviewMedical Policy InterpretationClinical Guideline InterpretationQuality ImprovementCost ManagementOutcome Improvement
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist – Indiana Medicaid 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, 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 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.

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.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Medical Director, Psychiatry, Indiana Medicaid, Case Review, Substance Use Disorders, Cost-Effective Care, Program Development. 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 reviewing cases for Indiana Medicaid members, including child and substance use disorders across all levels of care, ensuring appropriate and cost-effective medical care is received. This role involves supporting clinicians, conducting peer-t...

Benefits package: Market-Competitive Total Rewards, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, 401k with Match, Paid Time Off, Incentive Bonus Programs. 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.

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About Elevance Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10+

Benefits & Perks

Market-Competitive Total Rewards
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision
401k with Match
Paid Time Off
Incentive Bonus Programs
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

7d ago

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