Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicare
Become a part of our caring community
The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for behavioral health care strategy and/or operations. The Behavioral Health Medical Director work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Behavioral Health Medical Director actively uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, and/or requested site of service should be authorized. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance and work is assisted by diverse resources which may include national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, Medicaid state contracts, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other sources of expertise.
The Behavioral Health Medical Directors will learn Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid requirements, and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work.
The Behavioral Health Medical Director will attend and participate in meetings involving care management, provider relations, quality of care, audit, grievance and appeal and policy review.
The Behavioral Health Medical Director will develop and present educational seminars on various behavioral health topics to the clinical operations team and healthcare organization.
The Medical Director’s work includes computer based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management. Has discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations regularly, and in some instances these may require conflict resolution skills.
The Behavioral Health Medical Director may speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities, which may include an understanding of Humana processes, as well as a focus on collaborative business relationships, value-based care, quality metrics, population health, and disease or care management. The Behavioral Health Medical Director may develop procedures, processes, productivity targets and new delivery models maintaining efficient operations while ensuring attainment of quality of care and financial goals. The Behavioral Health Medical Directors support Humana values, and Humana’s Bold Goal mission, throughout all activities.
Use your skills to make an impact
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Must be board certified in Psychiatry
5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, which preferably includes some experience in an inpatient environment and/or related to care of a Medicare or Medicaid type population
Current and ongoing Board Certification in an approved ABMS Medical or ABPN Specialty
A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license, if required
No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or post-acute services such as inpatient rehabilitation
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid products, or other Medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers, clinical group practice management
Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid
Experience with national guidelines such as MCG®, ASAM or InterQual
Advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, MPH• Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics
Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health
The curiosity to learn, the flexibility to adapt and the courage to innovate
Additional Information
Typically reports to an Associate Vice President of Health Services, Lead, or Corporate Medical Director, depending on size of region or line of business.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates have the self-provided internet service you must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Leadership approves satellite, cellular and microwave connection for use only if they give approval.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet our requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 11-11-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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