✨ About The Role
- The Medical Director will provide comprehensive behavioral health care management to improve program efficiency and quality of care.
- This role involves leading an interdisciplinary utilization management team and providing psychiatric leadership.
- The candidate will participate in the development and evaluation of clinical and medical programs.
- Responsibilities include managing high-risk cases and making medical necessity decisions.
- The position requires participation in the appeals process and addressing quality of care concerns.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have board certification in Psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.
- A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience in the healthcare delivery field as a psychiatrist is required.
- Experience with the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders is essential for success in this role.
- Candidates should have experience with managed care, both as a provider and manager of care.
- Strong leadership skills are necessary to provide oversight for the utilization management team and high-risk cases.