Psychiatrist Medical Director (Asheville)

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered for External Candidates

Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to join our team in Durham, NC. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Medical Director, you play an important role in promoting a safe and just clinical environment for our patients and providers. You will maintain a clinical caseload as well as provide administrative support. This allows you to continue providing patient care while leveraging your expertise on a broader scale.

We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of direct reports consisting of psychiatric physicians and/or advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and ensure adherence to relevant Optum policies and procedures


• Serve as the collaborating physician and/or clinical supervision of advanced practice clinicians as needed in either an ongoing or ad hoc basis


• Support and advise clinicians with acute or complex clinical concerns, with an open door approach to consultation


• Continue to engage in clinical work (including patient care) and clinical supervision at local center commensurate with assigned clinical hours & expectations

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses


• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it


• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources


• Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

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, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in the state of North Carolina or able to obtain one before hire


• Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)


• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration


• 3+ years of post-residency clinical work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a medical leadership role


• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

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.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $214,000 to $382,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.