Medical Director - Scranton, PAPosition OverviewThe Medical Director provides physician-level oversight for Provive Wellness's Scranton, PA site, a dual-licensed program serving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) clients. This role holds ultimate clinical and medical decision-making authority for the site, with particular focus on managing higher-acuity clients, leading treatment team meetings, and providing direct oversight of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s).
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Oversight & Medical Decision-Making:
- Serve as physician of record for the Scranton site, holding ultimate responsibility for all medical decisions.
- Directly manage and oversee care for higher-acuity clients requiring physician-level assessment and intervention.
- Conduct medical evaluations, oversee medication management, and approve treatment plans for complex cases.
- Ensure clinical practices comply with SUD and MH licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
Treatment Team Leadership:
- Lead treatment team meetings, guiding clinical decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and case management staff to align treatment plans with client needs and program goals.
- Provide clinical guidance and consultation on complex or higher-risk cases.
Supervision:- Provide direct oversight and supervision of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s), ensuring care delivered is consistent with medical protocols and standards.
- Review and co-sign NP documentation, orders, and treatment plans as required by state regulations.
- Serve as the point of clinical escalation for the NP and support their professional development.
Program & Regulatory Compliance:- Ensure the site maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations governing SUD and MH licensure.
- Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Stay current on best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes affecting SUD and MH treatment.
Other Functions & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with site leadership on admissions decisions for clinically complex clients.
- Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to program development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and SkillsEducation & Licensure:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain).
- Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or a related specialty preferred.
- Active DEA registration; buprenorphine/MOUD prescribing certification preferred.
Experience:
- Prior experience treating SUD and/or mental health populations, particularly higher-acuity clients.
- Experience supervising Nurse Practitioners or other advanced practice providers preferred.
- Experience in a residential or outpatient behavioral health setting is a plus.
Skills:- Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills across co-occurring SUD and MH presentations.
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Comfortable working within a supervisory structure alongside advanced practice providers.
Professional Attributes:- Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals with SUD and mental health conditions.
- Ability to balance clinical autonomy with collaborative, team-based treatment planning.
- Sound judgment in managing complex, higher-risk clinical cases.
Physical Demands- Ability to be on-site in Scranton, PA as required.
- Standard clinical/office environment demands.
