Associate Medical Director
About The Position
The Associate Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in providing clinical leadership in medical services and input regarding the type, level of intensity, and quality of care for detox, residential, and day treatment patients within the Hazelden Betty Ford Continuum. This role involves consulting with staff on medical and psychiatric care, collaborating on policy development, and assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical and substance use disorders. The position also supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives, contributing to the overall treatment and recovery needs of specific patient populations and supporting resource utilization management.
Requirements
- Doctorate
- Current license to practice medicine in appropriate state
- Board certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry
- DEA license
- NPI Number
- Current BLS Certification
- Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Practice in clinical medicine, such as internal medicine, family practice, emergency room medicine, addiction medicine, psychiatry, etc.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years' experience in addiction medicine
Responsibilities
- Assist Medical Director in providing clinical leadership in medical services and input regarding type, level of intensity, and quality of care for detox, residential and day treatment patients within the Hazelden Betty Ford Continuum.
- Consult with staff regarding the course of medical and psychiatric care, complications, and referral to other health care professionals.
- Assist in development, implementation, and review of clinical policies and procedures, ensuring that external and internal quality guidelines and regulatory standards are met.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat medical and substance use disorders in individuals referred for treatment.
- Provide consultation services to professional staff.
- Collaborate with treatment teams in the assessment and treatment of patients.
- Provide information and support to help educate patients, customers, residents, fellows and staff regarding substance use and other health issues.
- Meet organizational requirements for staffing and productivity.
- Ensure providers adhere to specialty competencies and guidelines of addiction medicine.
- Identify and support quality assurance and continuous quality improvement and assist in management of performance improvement projects.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and HBF policies and procedures.
- Anticipate areas of conflict and respond to situations that interfere with patient care and participation.
- Take appropriate action to resolve day-to-day conflicts, patient complaints, and staff concerns.
- Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives as requested.
- Assist medical director in managing the treatment and recovery needs of specific patient populations.
- Support resource utilization management and cost-effective care delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time-off
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
