Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for our MAT programs. This role is ideal for a current Porch Light Health provider who is passionate about addiction medicine, dedicated to improving patient outcomes, and eager to support a multidisciplinary care team.
The Medical Director leads by example-delivering direct patient care, mentoring providers, ensuring clinical excellence, and advancing our culture of accountability and compassion. This position plays a critical role in strengthening provider performance, maintaining compliance with MAT regulations, and supporting organizational growth. Open to NM locations in Taos, Espanola, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients receiving MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone), ensuring safe, effective, and compliant use.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed to support optimal recovery.
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers and peer specialists to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
Clinical Leadership & Supervision
- Serve as the clinical leader and subject matter expert for MAT services across assigned clinics.
- Be available to providers on a day-to-day basis for clinical consultation, guidance, and support.
- Create and implement medical policies, protocols, and best practices to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality patient care.
- Educate and mentor the provider team, holding them accountable to clinical, professional, and documentation expectations.
- Supervise clinical practice, professionalism, and documentation of medical providers.
- Conduct annual and semiannual performance reviews for supervisees, providing meaningful feedback and development goals.
- Attend and actively participate in director and leadership meetings to align medical operations with organizational objectives.
- Independently manage projects assigned by the Senior Medical Director (SMD) or CEO, collaborating with clinic and department leads to ensure timely completion.
- Support staff morale and well-being, modeling Porch Light Health's values and commitment to the mission of recovery and compassionate care.
Collaboration & Quality Improvement
- Partner closely with counselors, peer recovery specialists, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated and holistic care.
- Monitor provider performance and patient outcomes, leading initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure adherence to all federal and state MAT regulations, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Participate in and support the development of clinical workflows and operational efficiencies.
Education & Advocacy
- Promote understanding of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented care among staff and patients.
- Stay current with clinical research, treatment guidelines, and best practices in addiction medicine.
- Provide ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities for medical providers.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted license in the state of Colorado/NM or Master's/Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) with credible experience.
- Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry preferred.
- DEA registration
Experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine, including MAT.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
- Proven success in guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing regulatory compliance.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, mentorship, and communication skills.
- Ability to build trust, foster accountability, and support professional growth within the team.
- Highly organized, with strong project management and follow-through.
- Commitment to Porch Light Health's mission, values, and recovery-focused philosophy of care.
Leadership Expectations
As a key member of Porch Light Health's leadership team, the Medical Director is expected to:
- Model company values of compassion, integrity, collaboration, and accountability in all interactions.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and teamwork, supporting the professional growth and well-being of staff.
- Communicate clearly and proactively, ensuring transparency and alignment between clinical teams and leadership.
- Champion innovation and quality, seeking opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Uphold the mission of Porch Light Health, ensuring that every clinical and leadership decision advances our shared goal of supporting lasting recovery and community wellness.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) with occasional Saturday rotation.
- Primarily in-clinic, with flexibility to provide telehealth when needed.
Compensation:
- Pay range: $160,000 - $185,000 per year for APRN/PA, depending on education, experience, and internal equity.
- Pay range: $180,000 - $225,000 per year for MD/DO depending on education, experience, and internal equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), holidays, and retirement savings plan.
