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Position Summary:

The ABHIL Chief Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Director) will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the State, CEO, COO, Health Service Officer, and other executive team members in managing all Behavioral Health activities by driving clinical excellence, achieving measurable health outcomes, and supporting quality and medical management in a highly matrixed environment. The ABHIL Chief Psychiatrist will also support national strategic processes and priorities as well as conceptualization, design, and implementation of strategic priorities for Behavioral Health in the IL HealthChoice Medicaid program. The ABHIL Chief Psychiatrist will be responsible for cost containment outcomes and defined KPI’s and overall growth and success of the plan through effective clinical leadership in support of behavioral health across all populations.

Accountable for overall plan results and the delivery of high-quality cost-effective products and services that strategically align to the goals of the State partner. Ensures members get the right health care treatment for their needs, working to eliminate low value care, over and underutilization of health care services in alignment with the Quintuple AIM. Participates with plan leaders in identification and developing the appropriate enterprise and local strategies to fulfill plan business goals and growth imperatives. Provide clinical expertise to shape the integrative model of physical, behavioral, health related resource needs to support holistic care and optimal health outcomes.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities specific to Behavioral Health activities across all health plan populations.

Develop, implement, support, and promote state clinical programs, population health strategies, tactics, policies, and programs that drive the delivery of high value healthcare to establish a sustainable competitive business advantage by supporting the plan goals.

Review, interpret and analyze data and trends at State level in: UM, CM, Pop Health, LTSS and Health Equity in order to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Serve as clinical executive leader for State regulators, providers, and other key partners. Serve as clinical leader for provider engagement and enablement. Have oversight of the design, development, and deployment of Care Models and review medical care provided to Enrollees and medical aspects of the Provider Contract.

Ensure clinical programs are compliant with all national and state regulations including ensuring compliance with State and local reporting laws on communicable diseases, Child Abuse, and neglect Oversight of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)

Fundamental Components & Physical Requirements:

The ABHIL Chief Psychiatrist is a member of the plan executive leadership team and must collaborate cross functionally to achieve plan goals specific to the Behavioral Health program including:

Leads clinical strategy across all HFS pillars and HealthChoice Illinois populations. Develops and continuously updates an overall transformation strategy and set of key tactics for remediating those gaps, including critical success factors, metrics, and targets.

Provide direction, support and medical expertise and oversight to all areas within the clinical services including Care Management, Utilization Management, Population Health, Health Equity and Quality programs supporting state pillars for Behavioral Health aligned with the state contract.

Develops and continuously updates an overall transformation strategy and set of key tactics for remediating those gaps, including critical success factors, metrics, and targets.

Collaborating with the Medical Management stakeholders both internally (UM/CM, Pharmacy, Quality, network, compliance, LTSS, VBS team) and externally (Agency, regulators, providers, community partners, and JOC’s ensuring timely and consistent responses to the needs of members and providers.

Building and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement for better quality of care measured by improving CAHPS/HEDIS/STARS outcomes and supporting appropriate utilization of services.

Work closely with Quality, Health Equity, Population Health and BH integration teams with shared accountability for overall quality outcomes that improve plan ranking among competitors, reduce liquidated damages, and support accreditation activities.

Supporting the UM team in predetermination reviews and providing clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise. Work closely with UM team and clinical leaders to identify and effectively manage emerging utilization trends, large case reviews, and out of state service requests.

Investigates and implements new medical policies based on clinical expertise and in-depth data analysis and interpretation to improve clinical outcomes. Ensures policies are adherent and in alignment with IL MCO landscape and Illinois Medicaid guidelines.

Serve as clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams. Support management of medically complicated care and lead collaboration internally and externally to support coordinated care.

Partner with Plan leaders, Network, and provider relations teams to drive differentiated provider engagement/experience. Collaborate with network teams to optimize provider performance, value based arrangements, and strategically expand VBS network.

Support key state programs tied to healthcare transformation collaboratives and CMS 1115 waiver programs. Strong business acumen. Understands and proficient in sharing financial impacts, and market demands. Ability to understand and interpret data (e.g., medical cost trends) and articulate trend and solutions.

Use data analytics to inform and influence population health to drive behavior change and expand Aetna's medical management programs to address specific member conditions across the continuum of care.

Partner with all HealthPlan based and enterprise leaders to monitor and mitigate emerging cost drivers. Externally facing brand ambassadors; inform and influence all constituents (e.g., providers, state regulators, community, and faith-based organizations).

Strong oral and written communication skills in presenting to varied groups including providers, state and local agencies, key stakeholders (community-based organizations, and advocacy groups).

Collaborate and partner with SDoH teams to develop strategy to identify, engage, and improve the lives of members identified with known or potential social determinants of Health.

Collaborate with and provide subject matter expertise to the product team to arrive at new and innovative products that help achieve business goals.

Required Qualifications:

1. At least three years’ experience in the health care delivery system e.g., clinical practice and health care industry.

2. Preferred 3 years of experience Medicaid and managed care experience.

3. Must be a resident of Illinois and a physician and with a current, unencumbered IL Medical license.

4. Board Certification in a recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

•1. Demonstrated experience in population health management and managed Care.

2. Passion and ability to influence and drive better outcomes in healthcare delivery.

3. Understanding of Value Based Contracting/Accountable Care and how this relates to improving the quality of care for our members through collaboration with the provider community.

Travel will be required occasionally.

Education:

MD or DO Required Board Certification required in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$184,112.00 - $396,550.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .

+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/17/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.