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Pays $237k-$449k — Psychiatrist market median is ~$305k (300 jobs)

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Centene
California

Behavioral Health Medical Director

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Board Certified Psychiatrist Medical Director. $236.5K-$449.3K. Flexible work schedule. California.

Join Centene Corporation as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Board Certified Psychiatrist in California, United States. Position Purpose: Assist the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit. Key Details: Must be a Board Certified Psychiatrist and licensed in either California or Oregon.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $236.5K - $449.3K
  • Health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Centene Corporation in California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Medical Director assists in directing medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing functions while providing leadership for utilization review and cost-containment activities. They also collaborate with clinical teams to optimize care for high-risk patients and represent the business unit on medical policy matters.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Psychiatrist with a current, unrestricted medical license in California or Oregon. A Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree is required, along with experience in utilization management and quality accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical managementQuality improvementUtilization reviewPsychiatryClinical leadershipCredentialingMedical necessity reviewPerformance improvementCare managementPhysician educationRegulatory complianceAccreditation standardsHealth administrationHealth financingRisk assessment

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 300 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Centene

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
10,000+ employees
Website All Centene jobs

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
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