Behavioral Health Medical Director - Medicaid - Humana
Columbia, SC
About the Job
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Behavioral Health Medical Director 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.
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 and assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, state policies, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources
* 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, with clinical scenarios arising from outpatient or inpatient _environments_
* Conducts discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the peer-to-peer process, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills
* 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 and a focus on collaborative business relationships, value-based care, population health, or disease or care management
* Supports Humana values and our enterprise social needs team mission throughout all activities
* Flows to work as needed within cluster as needed 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 (5) 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, LOUISANA, FLORIDA, OHIO, INDIANA, FLORIDA AND VIRGINA.
+ 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
* Child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship
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 yearThis 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 veteran status. 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. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.
The Behavioral Health Medical Director 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.
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 and assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, state policies, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources
* 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, with clinical scenarios arising from outpatient or inpatient _environments_
* Conducts discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations through the peer-to-peer process, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills
* 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 and a focus on collaborative business relationships, value-based care, population health, or disease or care management
* Supports Humana values and our enterprise social needs team mission throughout all activities
* Flows to work as needed within cluster as needed 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 (5) 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, LOUISANA, FLORIDA, OHIO, INDIANA, FLORIDA AND VIRGINA.
+ 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
* Child/adolescent psychiatry fellowship
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 yearThis 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 veteran status. 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. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.
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