Medical Director- Addiction Recovery

Impact to Health•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Charge in Addiction Recovery as Medical Director Indianapolis, IN The Impact You Will Make: You will lead a high‑performing team and elevate the standard of care for individuals on their recovery journey—ensuring every patient receives sophisticated, compassionate, and evidence‑based treatment. Our client delivers a full continuum of ASAM‑aligned services, including Levels 3.7, 3.5, 2.5, and 2.1. Patient Champion You will serve as the primary clinical authority, ensuring that every patient receives evidence-based, compassionate care. By collaborating directly with the CMO, you will: Define the Standard of Care: Shape and refine SUD policies and clinical pathways that align with ASAM Criteria, ensuring our facility remains a "gold standard" institution. Be the Clinical Heartbeat: provide the specialized oversight necessary for complex withdrawal management and residential care, directly influencing successful patient outcomes and long-term recovery. Guardian of Safety: Act as the lead physician for urgent medical conditions, providing the calm, expert leadership required during critical moments to ensure patient stabilization and safety. Operational Excellence A facility is only as strong as it's communication. You will be the bridge between medicine, nursing, and operations: Leading the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT): You will facilitate weekly meetings that break down silos, ensuring that every department—from nursing to clinical—is aligned on a single, patient-centered goal. Mentorship & Growth: Moving beyond basic supervision to provide deep clinical mentorship and case reviews that empower APPs to practice at the top of their licenses. Guardian of Quality Your expertise ensures the organization remains ethically sound, financially healthy, and regulatory compliant: Quality Assurance: Through meticulous documentation audits and peer reviews, you uphold the integrity of our clinical records, ensuring we meet the highest standards for coding, billing, and patient safety. Utilization Management: You will be the clinical voice in payer communications and medical necessity reviews, ensuring our patients receive the full scope of care they require. Regulatory Leadership: Lead the charge in accreditation readiness (CARF, Joint Commission), positioning the facility as a beacon of compliance and clinical integrity in the behavioral health industry.

Requirements

Board Certification: Addiction Medicine (ABPM) or Psychiatry (AAAP/ABPN).
Unrestricted medical license (or eligible) in the state of practice and DEA license with controlled substance prescribing authority.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Director or equivalent physician leadership role within a residential or inpatient treatment setting.
Expertise in the treatment of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria, regulatory requirements, and payer expectations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary clinical authority, ensuring evidence-based, compassionate care.
Collaborate with the CMO to define the standard of care, shaping SUD policies and clinical pathways aligned with ASAM Criteria.
Provide specialized oversight for complex withdrawal management and residential care.
Act as the lead physician for urgent medical conditions, ensuring patient stabilization and safety.
Facilitate weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to ensure alignment between departments.
Provide clinical mentorship and case reviews to empower APPs.
Uphold the integrity of clinical records through documentation audits and peer reviews.
Serve as the clinical voice in payer communications and medical necessity reviews.
Lead accreditation readiness efforts (CARF, Joint Commission).