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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director remote behavioral health in the United States is $115,519.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Remote Behavioral HealthClinical Director
CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling; licensure often requiredSimilar credentials; licensure in relevant clinical field typically required
Work EnvironmentRemote, telehealth platforms, healthcare organizationsIn-person or hybrid healthcare facilities, clinics, hospitals
Employer & IndustryBehavioral health agencies, telehealth companies, healthcare systemsHospitals, clinics, mental health facilities
Primary FocusOverseeing remote behavioral health programs, staff, and patient careManaging clinical teams, patient treatment plans, and service quality

The main difference is that the Director Remote Behavioral Health focuses on managing remote behavioral health services, often via telehealth, while the Clinical Director typically oversees in-person clinical operations. Both roles require similar credentials and work within healthcare settings, but their work environments and delivery methods differ.

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Medical Director, Behavioral Health

Medical Director, Behavioral Health

Molina Healthcare

Long Beach, CA • On-site, Remote

$186K - $363K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Molina Healthcare rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 192 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

145th of 260 rated insurance

Job description

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Job SummaryProvides medical oversight and expertise related to behavioral health and chemical dependency services, and assists with implementation of integrated behavioral health care programs within specific markets/regions. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
Essential Job Duties
• Provides behavioral health oversight and clinical leadership for health plan and/or market specific utilization management and care management behavioral health programs and chemical dependency services - working closely with regional medical directors to standardize behavioral health utilization management policies and procedures to improve quality outcomes and decrease costs.
• Facilitates behavioral health-related regional medical necessity reviews and cross coverage.
• Standardizes behavioral health-related utilization management, quality, and financial goals across all lines of businesses.
• Responds to behavioral health-related requests for proposal (RFP) sections and reviews behavioral health portions of state contracts.
• Assists behavioral health medical director lead trainers in the development of enterprise-wide education on psychiatric diagnoses and treatment.
• Provides second level behavioral health clinical reviews, peer reviews and appeals.
• Supports behavioral health committees for quality compliance.
• Implements behavioral health specific clinical practice guidelines and medical necessity review criteria.
• Tracks all clinical programs for behavioral health quality compliance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Assists with the recruitment and orientation of new psychiatric medical directors.
• Ensures all behavioral health programs and policies are in line with industry standards and best practices.
• Assists with new program implementation and supports for health plan in-source behavioral health services.
Required Qualifications
• At least 3 of relevant experience, including 2 years of medical practice experience in psychiatry/behavioral health, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Working knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements affecting medical and clinical staff.
• Ability to work cross-collaboratively within a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical-thinking and active listening skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and ability to learn new programs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with utilization/quality program management.
• Managed care experience.
• Peer review experience.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM), Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ), Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), Case Management Society of America (CMSA) or other health care or management certification.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

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Molina Healthcare is a nationwide fortune 500 organization with a mission to provide quality healthcare to people receiving government assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity in a team-oriented environment, come be a part of a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission. Bring your passion and talents and together we can make a difference in the lives of others.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Long Beach, CA, US

Year founded

1980

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