Optum | A culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is hiring a Behavioral Medical Director to be the leader supporting government programs for 50K+ members across New Mexico. If you’re passionate about population health and ready to drive change at a statewide level, this could be your next big move.

Your Impact:

• Population health thought and innovation leader working with state government and community leaders (a member of the Executive Leadership Team)
• Policy development, compliance, and member program development
• Provider meetings with a goal of improving treatment for patients
• Utilization management and case management responsibilities

What you bring:

• MD or DO degree, board certification in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted medical license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience
• Currently resides in New Mexico ideally based near Albuquerque
• Open to 25% travel within the state of NM

Why Join Optum?

• Career development and visibility within a Fortune 3 company
• Influence system-level change
• Work as part of an integrated medical-behavioral team
• Remote flexibility - work from home
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Purpose-driven team culture

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range is $258,000–$423,000, which includes base pay and bonus and is influenced by several factors. Eligibility for benefits varies by role and tenure.

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase options
• 401(k) contributions
• Health, wellness, and insurance benefits

Pre-Employment Screening

Optum is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Our Commitment

Optum is committed to delivering equitable care and improving health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer