Medical Director, Children's Behavioral Health

Excellusbcbs

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New York — Remote$202K - $303KFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join company as a Medical Director – Children's Behavioral Health – $202K-$303K in United States. Job Description: Summary: This position assists the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit. This role supports the HARP line of business.

Key Responsibilities

coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit.

lead internal and external discussions at board levels Advanced skill sets in electronic communication sy.

Requirements

based medicine. Strong interpersonal skills essential for communication to staff at all levels of the organization., Basic skill sets in electronic communication systems such as e

mail and Word. Level II (in addition to Level I Minimum Qualifications) Superior evidence

mail, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Physical Requirements: Works from a desk most of the time.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position. Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $202K - $303K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with company in United States.

Key Skills

Medical leadershipUtilization managementQuality improvementClinical reviewEvidence-based medicinePsychiatryAddiction medicineCost containmentPhysician educationRegulatory complianceMedical necessityData analysisInterpersonal communicationPresentation skillsElectronic communication systems

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director, Children's Behavioral Health at Excellusbcbs 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 Excellusbcbs 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.

Compensation Analysis

Excellusbcbs lists compensation for this physician position at $202k to $303k annually.

This is approximately 16% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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
Transparent compensation ($202k–$303k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical leadership, Utilization management, Quality improvement, Clinical review, Evidence-based medicine, Psychiatry, Addiction medicine, Cost containment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role provides medical leadership for utilization management, quality improvement, and cost containment activities within the behavioral health business unit. The director assists in establishing clinical policies, overseeing physician advisors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accred...

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance, Retirement plan, Wellness program, Paid time away, Paid holidays, Potential for remote work. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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