🧡Optum | A culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is hiring a Behavioral Medical Director to be the leader supporting government programs for 50K+ members across New Mexico. If you’re passionate about population health and ready to drive change at a statewide level, this could be your next big move.
Your Impact:
- Population health thought and innovation leader working with state government and community leaders (a member of the Executive Leadership Team)
- Policy development, compliance, and member program development
- Provider meetings with a goal of improving treatment for patients
- Utilization management and case management responsibilities
What you bring:
- MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted medical license in New Mexico
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience
- Currently resides in New Mexico ideally based near Albuquerque
- Open to 25% travel within the state of NM
Why Join Optum?
- Career development and visibility within a Fortune 3 company
- Influence system-level change
- Work as part of an integrated medical-behavioral team
- Remote flexibility - work from home
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Purpose-driven team culture
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $258,000–$423,000, which includes base pay and bonus and is influenced by several factors. Eligibility for benefits varies by role and tenure.
In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase options
- 401(k) contributions
- Health, wellness, and insurance benefits
Pre-Employment Screening
Optum is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Our Commitment
Optum is committed to delivering equitable care and improving health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
