Psychiatrist, Medical Consultant- Remote

About the Role

The team at Unum Group is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, and as a Psychiatrist, you will be working in an environment that values your skills and expertise. You will be reporting to a senior medical consultant and will be expected to collaborate with other team members to achieve shared goals.

What You Will Do

• Provide timely and clear medical direction and opinions to team partners, with reasoned forensic analysis to support medical opinions
• Partner and consult with fellow medical consultants to ensure the completion of whole-person analyses
• Apply medical knowledge to determine functional capacity through assessment of medical and other data related to impairment
• Provide relevant medical education and knowledge to others in terms appropriate and understandable to the intended audience
• Perform telephone contacts with healthcare providers to gather medical information and facilitate a better understanding of claimants' functional abilities
• Make timely and appropriate referrals for second opinion reviews when required
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and complete high volumes of assigned work, maintaining consistently good turnaround times and operating with a sense of urgency
• Focus not only on individual workload but also on team/group work volumes to ensure organizational success

What We Are Looking For

• Professional degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD) in psychiatry or a related field
• Active, unrestricted US medical license
• Board certification required in psychiatry
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in psychiatry
• Strong team and collaborative skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based corporate environment
• Ability to mentor others and give and receive constructive, behaviorally-based feedback with peers and partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a remote or telehealth setting
• Familiarity with Excel and other data analysis tools
• Certification in a related specialty, such as pain management or addiction medicine
• Experience working with diverse patient populations

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability
• Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support and career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments, with the option to work remotely
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the employee benefits and services industry
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion

• Tip: Highlight your experience working in a clinical setting and your ability to apply medical knowledge to determine functional capacity.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your approach to providing medical direction and opinions, and how you stay current with industry developments and best practices.
• Tip: Showcase your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Tip: Emphasize your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Tip: Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with Unum Group's mission and vision.
• Tip: Consider creating a portfolio or samples of your work, such as case studies or medical articles, to demonstrate your expertise and skills.