Clinical Medical Director, Psychiatrist - Hybrid in Chicago

Uptown Psych, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Clinical Medical Director / Psychiatrist to join our team in Chicago, IL. 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.

Established in 2011, Uptown Psych is committed to bringing the best possible, evidence-based mental health services to the Chicago metropolitan area. As the Clinical Medical Director, you will work with clinicians at our centers in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana while promoting a just culture and safe clinical environment for our patients and providers. You will maintain a clinical caseload (0.6 FTE) and provide clinical oversight (0.4 FTE ), allowing you to continue providing patient care while leveraging your expertise on a broader scale. You will collaborate with operational leadership to offer clinical insight into operational processes as needed.

This 1.0 FTE position provides the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, combining time at our center located at 4753 N. Broadway St. in Chicago with the ability to work from home. This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus potential based on productivity after six months.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage in clinical work, including patient care and clinical supervision
• Manage a team of psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs)
• Serve as the collaborating physician and/or clinical supervisor of APCs
• Serve as a multi-state, dyadic partner to center operations leader
• Maintain quality assurance programs by participating in chart reviews and analyzing outcome metrics
• Contribute to initiatives for continuing education, including CMEs
• Champion patient safety through RLDatix reporting and reviews

Benefits Include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance plus Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO plus paid company holidays
• Reimbursement and time off allotment for CME activities
• Peloton and gym memberships discounts

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
• Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in at least one of the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana. Must be willing to obtain licensures in remaining states within 90 days, if applicable
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for prescribing controlled substances
• Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 3+ years of clinical work experience, post-residency
• Eligible to enroll as a Medicare provider or ability to terminate opt-out, if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with clinical supervision / collaboration
• Experience working in an outpatient clinic setting
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs)
• Knowledge of Spravato or willing to be trained
• Knowledge of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or willing to be trained
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or experience; i.e., implementing strategic initiatives, leading/mentoring teams, managing projects, etc.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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.

The salary range for this role is $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.