Valley Behavioral Health

Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

Valley Behavioral Health$210K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with a doctoral degree in Medicine
  • Preferably experienced in behavioral health or substance use treatment
  • No drug or alcohol misuse history within the last three years
  • Current medical practice license in the state's jurisdiction
  • Board certification or admissibility by accredited addiction organizations
  • Current DEA credentials for prescribing controlled substances

Responsibilities

  • Oversee medical service delivery and ensure quality and efficiency
  • Define and uphold clinical protocols and guidelines
  • Provide oversight and support to medical and administrative staff
  • Act as a liaison between staff and organizational leadership
  • Monitor staff adherence to medical policies and procedures
  • Handle back-up call coverage as needed
  • Teach and mentor staff in professional development
  • Conduct patient evaluations, reviews, and treatment management

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to impact the lives of patients in recovery
  • Access to a network of over 170 outpatient treatment programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Engagement in a mission-driven organization combating the opioid crisis
Full Job Description
Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Location: Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center, 3230 C Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99503

Join our team at Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Medical Director, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming lives through exceptional care. As a leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services, CTC provides a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to fostering recovery and wellness. In this role, you'll oversee medical and clinical practices, guide quality assurance, and provide direct patient care, all while working alongside a multidisciplinary team to uphold the highest standards of care. If you're a compassionate physician with a commitment to excellence and a passion for behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to lead and inspire at CTC.

Our Team:

Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Anchorage, AK is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
  • Age Group/Range: Adults
  • Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
  • Full Time Schedule: M - F


Role as Medical Director:

The Medical Director is responsible for leadership, quality assurance, oversight and overall medical management of the clinic within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include planning, organizing medical and clinical practices; providing direct patient care and assisting other departments with direct interactions with physicians or medical staff.



Responsibilities

  • Oversees and is responsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering medical services within the clinic;
  • Defines protocols and assists in decision making pertaining to the medical care of patients that is consistent with current medical practice and CTC policies and procedures;
  • Provides oversight to other professional medical staff, as well as administrative or support staff, as designated;
  • Serves as a liaison between the medical staff, other clinic staff, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership;
  • Monitors assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinic policy;
  • Provides back up call coverage;
  • Serves in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel;
  • Responsible for securing physical exam and history from the patient, reviewing medical records, making medical evaluations, request appropriate diagnostic testing, prescribes medications and treatments, assists in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients, maintains current medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation, and clinic or corporate policies and procedures; and,
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.


Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
  • Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use (SUD) treatment
  • No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
  • Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility or clinic(s) operates
  • Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), or other certification within their discipline
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working
  • Additional specific DEA credentials may be required, per state and clinic regulations or policy


Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~3,000+ Employees • 170+ Locations • 74,000+ Patients • 33 States • 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

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About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
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Founded
1987

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