This role focuses on behavioral health medical leadership for child and adolescent psychiatry, supporting care decisions for youth with mental health needs. The work likely includes reviewing clinical cases, guiding treatment planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a managed-care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical reviews and support behavioral health utilization management for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Provide medical oversight for psychiatric treatment decisions, care coordination, and level-of-care guidance.
- Collaborate with care managers, behavioral health clinicians, and other internal teams on case management.
- Use clinical guidelines and evidence-based standards to inform authorization and care planning.
- Participate in quality and utilization review activities related to behavioral health services.
Required
- MD or DO degree.
- Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Active, unrestricted medical licensure.
- Relevant experience in behavioral health and psychiatric care.
Preferred
- Experience in medical director, utilization management, or managed-care roles.
- Experience working with pediatric and adolescent behavioral health populations.