Remote Behavioral Health Medical Director - Arizona at Centene

This leadership role is designed for a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD or DO) with a current Arizona medical license. It is ideal for a clinical professional who wants to transition from direct patient care toward medical management, utilization review, and quality improvement. The role requires a blend of clinical expertise and administrative oversight to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care for a diverse member population. The position offers a high degree of workplace flexibility as a fully remote role based in Arizona. The compensation package is significant, with a wide salary range up to $420k, plus comprehensive benefits including stock purchase plans and tuition reimbursement. You will have the opportunity to influence large-scale healthcare delivery by leading physician committees and collaborating on performance improvement initiatives. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Are Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology with an active, unrestricted Arizona license. * Have experience with Utilization Management (UM) and knowledge of quality accreditation standards. * Enjoy collaborating with clinical teams to solve complex medical necessity appeals and unusual provider practice patterns. * Are comfortable balancing administrative leadership with a background in active medical practice.