Senior Psychiatrist - UM Medical Director

Senior Psychiatrist – UM Medical Director

Join the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Utilization Management (UM) team as a Senior Psychiatrist – Medical Director, shaping behavioral health care delivery across San Francisco.

Pay Range : $304,954 / yr – $439,842 / yr (based on skills and experience).

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical oversight for behavioral health utilization management
• Review medical necessity for prospective, concurrent, and retrospective cases
• Conduct peer‑to‑peer reviews and support appeals processes
• Co‑chair the UM Committee and lead development of the UM Work Plan
• Analyze utilization trends and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure timely, high‑quality care
• Provide up to 25% direct clinical services

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California
• Successful completion of an ACGME‑ or AOA‑accredited psychiatric residency program (Board Eligible)
• Valid DEA registration with the U.S. Department of Justice
• 7+ years of behavioral health clinical experience
• 2+ years of utilization management or medical director experience
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with CPT coding and managed care principles
• Collaborative, results‑oriented, and mission‑driven
• Enjoy a flexible part‑time schedule with meaningful impact

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time (up to 25% direct clinical services)
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health

Apply now to help shape the future of behavioral health in San Francisco.

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