Behavioral Health Physician Reviewer (Medical Director) Job at Medical Review Institute of America, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Medical Review Institute of America
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Physician Reviewer (Medical Director) role at Medical Review Institute of America 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Behavioral Health Physician Reviewer (Medical Director) role at Medical Review Institute of America Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Behavioral Health Medical Director – Full Time, Utilization Review Position Description The Medical Director leverages their medical experience and judgment to determine whether requested services, levels of care, and/or sites of service should be authorized. This role operates within a framework of criteria from the patient’s healthcare plan, regulatory compliance, and utilizing diverse resources such as national clinical guidelines, CMS policies, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other references. Key Responsibilities Medical Decision Making : Leverage in-depth inpatient clinical expertise, including familiarity with MCG/InterQual guidelines and health plan policies, along with acute care, co-morbidities, and disease management experience, to review medical records and deliver evidence-based determinations on service requests. Communication: Conduct peer-to-peer phone calls with external providers to obtain additional clinical information and discuss case determinations. Collaboration: Follow established procedures to support internal workflows and foster effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders. Compliance and Support : Ensure all decisions and processes adhere to national guidelines, CMS regulations, URAC standards, clinical best practices, and contractual requirements. Ideal Candidate Profile MD or DO, board certified in Psychiatry with additional board certification in Addiction Medicine or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Willing and able to work the structured schedule: This is NOT a flexible position. You will be scheduled 40 hours per week (5, 8 hours shifts per week) which may include some weekend shifts. Work hours are between 7:00am – 5:00pm Mountain Time Zone. Your full attention must be dedicated to the position during scheduled hours. No exceptions to the schedule will be permitted. Medical skill and experience: Highly skilled in managing in-patient co-morbidities, with the ability to apply clinical judgement to determine appropriate patient outcome. Computer skill: Be highly adept with computers, possess above average computer literacy. Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Resourcefulness: Ability to utilize available resources effectively to make informed decisions. Team Collaboration: Supports and collaborates with team members, other departments, colleagues, and leadership. Independence and Structure: After completing structured and mentored training, performs daily tasks with minimal supervision but with ready support from team members. Enjoys working in a structured environment with consistent thinking and authorship. To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements : MD or DO degree, with current board certification in Psychiatry, with additional certification in Addiction Medicine, or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - required. 5 years of recent direct patient care experience Be highly adept with computers, with strong computer literacy. Be willing to obtain additional state licenses (MRIoA will manage and cover the cost of licenses and CME requirements to maintain them). Clean background, without any prior licensure issues or pending malpractice (background or malpractice issues can delay the process of obtaining additional licenses). You must be fully committed to the job during your scheduled hours. This position does not allow for any caregiving or other responsibilities during your scheduled work hours. You must reside and work within the United States. MRIoA Privacy Policy: MRIoA Terms of Use page: Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This company is a drug-free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a Background Screen before beginning employment. All newly hired employees will take a Drug Screen, as well as agreeing to all necessary Compliance Regulations on their first day of employment. NOTE: For California Residence - California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Information: Sensitive Personal Info: MRIoA may collect sensitive personal info such as real name, nickname or alias, postal address, telephone number, email address, Social Security number, signature, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, driver’s license number, or state identification card number, and passport number. Data Access and Correction: Applicants can access their data and request corrections. For questions and/or requests to edit, delete, or correct data, please contact Medical Review Institute of America (MRIoA) at Contact. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medical Review Institute of America by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Medical Doctor” roles. Utilization Review Work for Physicians - Remote, Full Time Physician - Agency Medical Officer- Employee Health Remote Telemedicine Physician – Men's Hormone Specialist (MD/DO) Physician - OB/GYN - Riverton and West Jordan Physician - OB/GYN - Riverton and West Jordan Physician - Agency Medical Officer- Employee Health Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area 3 months ago Physician / Psychiatry / Utah / Permanent / General Psychiatry Job in Salt Lake City, Utah Job Canyons Region Service Line Director - Medical Specialties Salt Lake City, UT $145,000.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area 8 months ago Salt Lake City, UT $300,000.00-$350,000.00 8 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical Review Institute of America

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