Behavioral Health Medical Director - Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Elevance Health as a Behavioral Health Medical Director – Remote, Pennsylvania in United States.
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 Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession in Pennsylvania.
- 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, Pennsylvania.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director - Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid at Elevance Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 Oversight, Quality Improvement, Cost Management, Clinical Consultation, Strategic Advising, Clinical Operations, Utilization Review. 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 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 supporting clinicians, conduc...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Short and long term disability, 401k with match, Stock purchase plan, Life insurance, Wellness programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
1mo ago
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