Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

MaineGeneral Health • Waterville, ME

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About The Position

The department of Addiction Medicine at MaineGeneral Health is looking for a motivated and passionate Physician to join our team as Medical Director. Located in Waterville, Maine, the over-arching goal of the Addiction Medicine Department is to provide low-barrier; evidence-based care for patients 18 years of age and older, who are suffering from substance use disorder. Given the overwhelming need for addiction treatment in our community, we have seen tremendous growth in patient numbers over the last year and continue to grow our services. Although we welcome candidates with direct experience in addiction treatment for the medical director position, we are ultimately looking for a team member whose general practice ideals and approach to patient care are in line with our own. Our core philosophy is rooted in the practice of harm reduction and we believe very strongly that treating patients with dignity, respect, and empathy leads to better treatment retention and better outcomes. We approach our daily work with this in the forefront of our minds.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree.
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine or related field.
• Experience in addiction treatment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with evidence-based standards of care in addiction medicine.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the organization's medical policies, programs, and staff in the area of clinical practice.
• Provide outpatient-based care in a collaborative environment.
• Utilize long-acting injectable medications in treatment processes.
• Conduct a mix of inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Work with and teach learners from different experience levels including residents and medical students.

Benefits

• Quality health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Generous earned time/paid time off plan.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
• Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement for skill development.
• Educational Loan Reimbursement for medical education debt.
• 403(b) company-matching contributions and 401(a) retirement plan.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree