Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Per-Diem Medical Director-Psychiatrist to join our team serving locations in Germantown, TN and Jonesboro, AR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Medical Director-Psychiatrist, you will be providing psychiatric care in a direct, hands-on capacity while gaining valuable experience supervising offers and managing operations across multiple locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directly supervises APRNs to help them provide exceptional patient care in outpatient clinic settings; as well as providing collaboration for PMHNP staff servicing a Partial Hospitalization
• Program specifically treating an adolescent population
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Provides psychiatric care, medication assessments, and crisis response to new and existing outpatient clients
• Oversees clinical operations at multiple locations
• Develops individual evaluations based upon assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Clear and active License (MD/DO) in state of Tennessee
• Obtain license in Arkansas before providing services in this location
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Psychiatry
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Proven ability to obtain prescriptive authority in the states where this position will be performed
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Proven solid computer and basic technology skills
• Proven solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $110.34 to $190.87 per hour based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far- reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.