Behavioral Health Medical Director (Hybrid)

Arkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Division is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Director in Little Rock, AR for an Arkansas-based healthcare organization.

This is a newly created role driven by organizational growth. In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategic direction and clinical oversight for behavioral health and developmental disabilities programs. You will play a key role in shaping clinical policy, driving quality initiatives, and integrating behavioral health services into the broader care model. As a key clinical leader, you will ensure that client care meets the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance while advancing the mission to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and clinical direction for the Utilization Management (UM) program, with a focus on behavioral health and developmental disability services.
• Deliver clinical oversight on medical necessity reviews across a wide range of services, including inpatient care, psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs), outpatient Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and Community and Employment Support Waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ensure consistent application of medical necessity criteria and evidence-based guidelines in all reviews.
• Collaborate with UM staff to determine the most appropriate levels of care through case consultations and staffing support.
• Conduct clinical consultations and peer-to-peer reviews with providers regarding service authorization requests.
• Serve as a clinical subject matter expert for policy development, regulatory compliance, and internal committee engagement.
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, with an emphasis on enhancing care quality and optimizing total cost of care.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Psychiatrist, with an active unrestricted license in the State of Arkansas
• Preferred license in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• 3-5 years of managed care experience, preferred

Perks:

• Generous compensation, plus bonus eligibility
• Excellent comprehensive benefit package
• Hybrid capabilities
• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) plan w/ 4% safe harbor employer contribution; additional match up to 2%
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 2x your annual salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients in Arkansas, this is it! As the Behavioral Health Medical Director, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance, all while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

For more information, please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson on LinkedIn. Local applicants will be given priority consideration.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.