Behavioral Health Medical Director- Remote Based

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Medical Director is a key position on Aetna Better Health of TX’s (ABHT) leadership team and is responsible for • Leadership and counsel for utilization management • Leadership and participation in case management programs for mental health and substance use disorder services • Collaboration with Texas Health and Human Services, state agencies, providers, and key community partners to oversee the quality of the ABHT BH program and the implementation of BH integration efforts • Behavioral Health executive clinical lead for ABHT, participating in market leadership and strategy meetings

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The Behavioral Health Medical Director will report to the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Solutions and will work in close partnership with the ABHT CMO, COO, CEO, CFO, and all matrixed growth partners to effectively manage behavioral health benefits and care.

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** Successful candidate must live in Texas or be willing to relocate. **

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Required Qualifications:

• Must reside in TX

• Significant clinical experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, including utilization of ASAM criteria, and an understanding of the Texas system of care. • At least five years combined experience in mental health and substance use services and at least two (2) years of BH leadership experience in a government, health management, or managed care organization, and/or at least two (2) years of experience as a Medical Director in clinical practice, and/or at least three (3) years of clinical BH experience (excluding psychiatric residency). • Experience in perinatal mental health conditions and pediatric behavioral health conditions. • Experience with TX Medicaid behavioral health benefits and service. • Ability to effectively interact with providers, advocacy groups and State partners. • Excellent organization and time management skills • Experience navigating a matrixed organization. • Medicaid regulatory experience