Medical Director

State of Montana • Butte, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center. The Montana Chemical Dependency Center (MCDC) is the only in-patient chemical dependency treatment center administered by the State of Montana. This treatment center provides medically monitored detoxification and treatment services to individuals 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders. MCDC is licensed for 48 beds. The Physician/Medical Director position provides primary medical care and manages the medical services and the treatment of inter-related addictive disorders of patients. This position serves as member of management and proactively ensures the facility meets all applicable state laws, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and regulatory requirements of the State of Montana for the safety and treatment of patients. Why Join DPHHS: Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. For questions about this position or a complete Job Description, please contact [email protected]

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD)
• Current licensure as a physician in the State of Montana
• Five years of physician experience including two years in the field of addictions
• Current Montana license to prescribe medications
• Equivalent combinations of practicing physician experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Nice To Haves

• Addictionology certified by ASAM

Responsibilities

• Provides primary medical care
• Manages the medical services and the treatment of inter-related addictive disorders of patients
• Serves as member of management
• Proactively ensures the facility meets all applicable state laws, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and regulatory requirements of the State of Montana for the safety and treatment of patients

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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