Chief, Addiction Medicine Division / Associate or Full Professor, Medical Director, Florida Recovery Center (FRC)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine in Gainesville, is seeking a Chief of the Addiction Medicine Division within the Department of Psychiatry at the Associate or Full Professor level for the Florida Recovery Center (FRC) and University of Florida Psychiatric Hospital (UFPH). This position is full-time (1.0 FTE), Clinical (Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications). This role concurrently functions as Medical Director for the Florida Recovery Center (FRC), rated as the top addiction recovery center in the state of Florida and in the top five throughout the US. The Addiction Division Chief provides comprehensive oversight of inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine services, leads quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, ensures sound fiscal management, and fosters collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• MD or DO (or equivalent terminal medical degree).
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Florida.
• Demonstrated record of clinical leadership and administrative experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health.
• Academic qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a division chief, medical director, or comparable leadership role.
• Experience managing complex clinical programs across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, fiscal management, and team leadership.
• Strong record of teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine services across FRC, Shands, UFH Psychiatric Hospital, and affiliated clinical sites.
• Serve as physician leader and liaison with hospital administration, compliance, risk management, and quality offices.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑centered addiction treatment services.
• Oversee clinical protocols, utilization management, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Ensure clinical operations align with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and payer requirements.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, counselors, nursing, and administrative staff.
• Lead division‑wide quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes measurement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and access to care.
• Lead the management and review of all Independent Medical Evaluations in alignment with institutional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in addiction treatment, care delivery models, and service expansion.
• Manage division budgets, clinical revenue streams, and resource allocation.
• Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and contract development.
• Ensure efficient utilization of staffing, space, and clinical infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship, evaluation, and professional development for faculty and trainees.
• Support educational missions including undergraduate, graduate medical education, and fellowship training in addiction medicine.
• Promote scholarship, research participation, and dissemination of best practices aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead strategic planning for the Addiction Medicine Division in alignment with departmental, college, and health system priorities.
• Coordinate with internal partners (departments, hospitals, colleges) and external stakeholders (community agencies, state partners, referral networks).
• Represent the division at institutional committees, regional initiatives, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Retirement savings and investment options
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break
• 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree