Clinical Medical Director Pychiatrist, Hybrid - $20K Sign-on Bonus

Optum
$260,000 - $275,000 - This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus potential based on productivity after six months.
401(k), remote work
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 31, 2025
* $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates! * 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. 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. 0.6 FTE seeing patients 0.4 FTE clinical supervision and collaboration 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 Required Qualifications: M.D. or D.O. Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in at least one of the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana Willing to obtain licensures in remaining states within 90 days, if applicable. Active DEA license Board-certified by the ABPN BLS certification 3+ years of clinical work experience, post-residency 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