Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist

Anticipated End Date: 2026-01-09 Position Title: Behavioral Health Medical Director- Child Psychiatrist Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full‑time, with the exception of required in‑person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work‑life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered. Schedule: Fulltime position, Monday through Friday. Job Description: The Behavioral Health Medical Director‑Child Psychiatrist is responsible for completing medical necessity reviews for general child psychiatry cases as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis cases supporting commercial and Medicaid business lines. How you will make an impact Conduct peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other providers to discuss review determinations, and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians. Apply clinical knowledge and skills to utilization review processes. Adhere to medical policies and clinical guidelines. Engage in clinical and non‑clinical activities that impact health care quality, cost and outcomes as assigned. Provide guidance for clinical operational aspects of a program when requested. Serve on internal and/or external committees as required. Develop and propose new medical policies based on changes in healthcare. Identify and develop opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality. Minimum Requirements Requires MD or DO and board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties 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. Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US. Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. For Health Solutions and Carelon organizations (including behavioral health) only, minimum of 5 years of experience providing health care is required. Additional experience may be required by State contracts or regulations if the Medical Director is filing a role required by a State agency. Preferred Qualifications Willing to obtain a California medical license. Board Certified in Child & Adolescent psychiatry strongly preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $250,236 to $428,976. Locations: California, Nevada, Colorado, Washington In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. *The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Job Level: Director Equivalent Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Family: MED > Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Elevance Health requires all new candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. 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