Medical Director - Addictions Facility

Avenues Recovery•Richmond, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 15 locations across six states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. This is a very part-time position doing oversight and signing off on providers' notes.

Requirements

Virginia State Board of Medicine licensed physician
DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
Adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards
Knowledge of and compliance with Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs regulations
Collaborative work with other healthcare professionals
Continuous professional development through CME

Nice To Haves

Specialization in addiction medicine preferred
Experience in SUD treatment settings desired

Responsibilities

Follow all Avenues established medical care protocols, working closely with medical team.
Oversee medical monitoring and medication management for duration of clients' stay in treatment.
See patients on sporadic basis to address concerns raised by medical team.
Perform any medical interventions as necessary.
Address any urgent medical needs so as to enable clients to prioritize recovery.
Communicate and collaborate with extended treatment team to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Accurately and comprehensively document all medical care and interventions in KIPU EMR.
Adhere to all treatment timelines and maintain an efficient appointment schedule.