Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist - Physician

Comprehensive MedPsych System, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist MD DO to join our team in Sarasota, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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.

As an Associate 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group treatment
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• Collaborates as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
• Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in state of practice
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in state of practice
• Obtain the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Knowledge of TMS
• Knowledge of Magventure chair
• Knowledge of Spravato
• Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.