Humana Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicaid Helena, Montana
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for behavioral health care strategy and/or operations. The work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Position Responsibilities:
- Uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, or requested site of service should be authorized, with all work occurring within a context of regulatory compliance.
- Learns Medicaid requirements and understands how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work in their assigned cluster.
- 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.
- Conducts discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the peer-to-peer process.
- May speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities.
- Supports Humana values and our enterprise social needs team mission throughout all activities.
- Flows to work as needed within cluster for vacations, weekends, and holidays coverage.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports directly to the Cluster Lead Medical Director.
Use your skills to make an impact
REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
- Board certified in Psychiatry.
- Board-certified in ABMS or ABPN recognized specialty.
- A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license, if required.
- At least five years of experience post-training providing clinical services.
- Experience in utilization management review and case management in a health plan setting.
- MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATE LICENSES AND/OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN: OKLAHOMA, LOUISIANA, FLORIDA, OHIO, INDIANA, FLORIDA, AND VIRGINIA.
- No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience working with Medicaid Enrollees, providers, and stakeholders in a clinical or administrative setting.
- Experience with accreditation process (NCQA).
- Experience with CGX and MHK.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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 based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits:
Humana, Inc. offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.
About Us:
Humana Inc. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Humana does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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