DescriptionPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services to provide clinical leadership for a growing network of residential treatment centers, medical detoxification units, withdrawal management programs, and outpatient substance use treatment services. This physician leader will oversee the delivery of evidence-based addiction medicine while partnering with operational leadership to improve patient outcomes, support providers, and advance clinical quality across multiple facilities.
The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician with expertise in addiction medicine, detoxification, and the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership- Provide medical oversight for residential treatment, medical detoxification, withdrawal management, and outpatient substance use disorder programs.
- Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols for the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Ensure appropriate medical management of detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and ongoing addiction care.
- Provide physician consultation for complex clinical cases.
- Support continuity of care across all levels of addiction treatment.
Medical Staff Leadership- Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers delivering addiction medicine services.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing provider development.
- Conduct physician peer reviews and clinical performance evaluations.
- Promote collaboration among multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance- Ensure compliance with:
- Joint Commission standards
- CMS regulations
- State licensing requirements
- DEA regulations
- HIPAA
- 42 CFR Part 2
- Accreditation standards
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and clinical outcomes.
- Participate in medical staff committees, utilization review, and peer review activities.
- Prepare facilities for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.
Program Development- Assist in the development and expansion of addiction treatment programs, including:
- Medical detoxification
- Residential treatment
- Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Outpatient medication management
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Evaluate emerging treatment models and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.
Operational Collaboration- Partner with executive leadership, facility administrators, nursing leadership, and behavioral health teams to improve operational performance and patient outcomes.
- Support initiatives focused on patient throughput, length of stay, treatment engagement, and successful discharge planning.
- Assist with development of clinical workflows and standardized treatment protocols.
Administrative Leadership- Participate in executive leadership meetings and medical staff committees.
- Review adverse events, incident reports, and quality metrics.
- Develop policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines related to addiction medicine.
- Support strategic planning and clinical growth initiatives.
Qualifications- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Active and unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in multiple states).
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
- Minimum five years of clinical experience treating substance use disorders.
- Minimum three years of physician leadership or medical director experience.
- Experience managing patients in detoxification, residential treatment, or inpatient addiction medicine settings.
- Strong knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
- Board Certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
- Experience working with residential treatment centers, detoxification facilities, and behavioral health organizations.
- Experience with program development and regulatory compliance.
- DEA X-Waiver experience (if applicable under current regulations) and expertise with evidence-based MAT protocols.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage or salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for by company
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
