Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicare

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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.

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 is assisted by diverse resources which may include national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other sources of expertise.

The Behavioral Health Medical Directors will learn Medicare, Medicare Advantage and / or 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 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

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, Managed Medicaid and / or Commercial 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, managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insurance
• Experience with national guidelines such as MCG 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 a Regional Vice President of Health Services, Lead, or Corporate Medical Director, depending on size of region or line of business.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay 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.

$219,400 - $301,800 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

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.

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

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