Medical Director, Behavioral Health

Molina Healthcare

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

No salary listed — Psychiatry pays $307k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Molina Healthcare as a Medical Director, Behavioral Health – Psychiatry in United States.

Key Responsibilities

working closely with regional medical directors to standardize behavioral health utilization management policies and procedures to improve quality outcomes and decrease costs.

Facilitates behavioral health

related regional medical necessity reviews and cross coverage.

Standardizes behavioral health

Requirements

At least 3 of relevant experience, including 2 years of medical practice experience in psychiatry/behavioral health, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.

Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Working knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements affecting medical and clinical staff.

Benefits & Compensation

and compensation package.

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Molina Healthcare as a Medical Director, Behavioral Health – Psychiatry.

Key Skills

Medical OversightBehavioral HealthChemical DependencyUtilization ManagementCare ManagementClinical LeadershipMedical Necessity ReviewsPolicy DevelopmentQuality ComplianceClinical Practice GuidelinesRecruitmentProgram ImplementationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningDecision MakingProblem Solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Medical Director, Behavioral Health position at Molina Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Oversight, Behavioral Health, Chemical Dependency, Utilization Management, Care Management, Clinical Leadership, Medical Necessity Reviews, Policy Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role provides medical oversight and clinical leadership for behavioral health and chemical dependency services, focusing on implementing integrated care programs and standardizing utilization management policies to improve quality and reduce costs. Key duties include facilitating medical necess...

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits, Compensation Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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