Director, Medical Services

ASHLEY, INC.•Havre de Grace, MD

7d•$250,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Director to join our Medical Services Team — a strategic, forward-thinking Director who can blend professional skills with purpose-driven passion. At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we believe healing happens when compassion meets innovation. Founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew addiction treatment should care for the whole person—not just the disease—Ashley continues to live its mission: “To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.”

Requirements

Physician (MD or DO) – Licensed in Maryland
Board Certified through the American Board of Medical Specialties
Maryland CDS License and DEA License obsolete requirement
Experience with electronic medical records
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Flexibility and good negotiation skills
Current BLS Certification
Prior experience in Addiction Medicine this is requirement for a medical director
Strong leadership and team management skills
Aware of, and sensitive to, how race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and economic status influence behavioral health and recovery

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Reader

Responsibilities

Patient assessment and treatment, medical reviews, medical documentation, patient education.
Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of medical services, including nursing services throughout the Ashley continuum.
Meet assigned responsibility and outcomes for accreditation bodies, i.e. Maryland Department of Health and The Joint Commission.
Assist staff in use of approved quality/performance improvement processes. Serve as an advocate for the integration of research results, both internal and external as a means of improving organizational practice and process.
Collaborate with other leaders throughout the Ashley Continuum to ensure coordinated delivery of services; interface with the Clinical, Business Development, Finance, and Intake departments.
In partnership with Human Resources, will be responsible for the overall success in talent management: sourcing, acquiring, assessing, developing (on boarding; training in adult learning; leadership development) and retaining staff.
Complete performance appraisals on all direct reports.
Assist in the development, execution and ongoing monitoring of operational budgets and facility performance objectives.
Medical Department Activities – Attends Medical Staff meetings and daily Medical Rounds. Represents the Medical and Nursing Staff in clinical team meetings as assigned. Represents Ashley at outside events as needed. Assists with special Medical Staff projects as needed.
Provides professional medical and technical expertise, as needed, to non-physician providers for all medical and addiction related issues
Reviews the charts of high risk and medically complex patients prior to admission to assess their appropriateness for admission
Provides Medical supervision and technical oversight to all non-physician medical providers

Benefits

Generous PTO policy.
Up to seven annually, based on hire date.
Starting the first of the month after hire.
Generous HRA contribution with medical plan enrollment.
$1-for-$1 match up to 6%.
FSA Eligibility for pre-tax savings.
Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability.
Buy-Up Life Insurance with spouse/child coverage options.
Up to $5,250 annually after one year.
On-site gym, tranquil 1-mile walking loop, and discounts on Massage & Acupuncture services.
Movie tickets, theme parks, events, online shopping, and more via Life Mart.
Daily non-denominational services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee events, inclusive culture, and 147 acres of peaceful waterfront property.