Medical Director, Behavioral Health (PST Zone)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director, Behavioral Health (PST Zone) at Molina Healthcare 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 no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at Molina Healthcare 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.

Molina Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $186k to $363k annually.

This is approximately 8% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health oversight, Clinical leadership, Utilization management, Care management, Psychiatry, Medical necessity review, Quality compliance, NCQA standards. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides medical oversight and clinical leadership for behavioral health and chemical dependency services to ensure quality and cost-effective care. Facilitates utilization management, policy standardization, and compliance with regulatory standards like NCQA and CMS.