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Medical Director - Behavioral Health

$124 - $128 per hour

IMCS Group

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by IMCS Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $124.00/hr - $128.00/hr Direct message the job poster from IMCS Group Dedicated Manager Leading Service Delivery Success In US Recruitment | Enhancing Processes & Fostering Relationships Job Title: Medical Director - Behavioral Health Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension or FTE conversion based on performance. Location: Remote Shift Type: 8 am – 5 pm Flexible for any time zone but mostly need EST and CST. Pay range: $124-128 /Hr Note: FTE Conversion Salary $310-315K Possibility for Saturday and Sunday BH – 1 Weekend call every 4-6 weeks Flexible hours are something the team is discussing to ensure there is coverage for as needed weekends and holidays There could be an opportunity to be on weekends only, etc A strong candidate would meet the following: Clinical Expertise: Board-certified physician with active practice experience. UM Proficiency: Proven ability to handle high-volume case reviews efficiently and accurately. Behavioral Health Experience: Essential if applying for roles requiring psychiatry certification. Tech Savvy: Comfortable using EMR systems and collaborating virtually. Adaptability: Can work independently in a remote setting while engaging with a dynamic team. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with accreditation standards and state-specific requirements. Job Duties: 12-15 cases per day of UM decisions (inpatient, outpatient, Prior Auth, etc.) Reviewing cases to understand if medical necessity is met They will follow established guidelines and determine if the medical necessity is met or not Completed through EMR system (Centene system) Performs medical review activities pertaining to utilization review, quality assurance, and medical review of complex, controversial, or experimental medical services, ensuring timely and quality decision making. Expansion positions for CMS final rule Backgrounds that would be helpful UM experience (minimum of 1 year experience) Required Skills/Experience: UM experience (minimum of 1 year experience) Must have ability to obtain licensure within multiple states Not meeting the board certification Performance indicators: Production capacity around the 12-15 cases per day Quality of the review Education Requirement: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Current state medical license without restrictions. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IMCS Group by 2x Get notified about new Director of Behavioral Health jobs in United States . Brooklyn, NY $200,000.00-$240,000.00 3 months ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago United States $135,000.00-$165,000.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMCS Group

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