Medical Director 2026
About The Position
The Medical Director oversees medical treatment and treatment planning for individuals with substance use disorders in a New York State OASAS-certified Part 816 Medically Supervised Inpatient Detoxification program and/or Part 818 Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. The role has overall responsibility for medical services, including patient examinations, diagnosis, and treatment, in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and best-practice approaches. The Medical Director helps maintain standards of patient care and supports the organization's mission and service to the recovery community. The position provides clinical and administrative oversight, including staff supervision, medical policy development, training, quality of care, and coordination with psychiatric staff and external institutions and agencies. The stated schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, five eight-hour shifts, with weekend coverage as needed.
Requirements
- Medical degree.
- Qualified Health Provider (QHP) with a valid MD license and registration certificate to practice in New York State.
- DEA license.
- OPRA certification.
- At least one year working with a substance abuse population.
- Must obtain Board Certification in Addiction Medicine within four years of hire.
- Current basic life support for health providers (BLS) and CPR certification.
- Prior medical administration experience.
- Skills in quality improvement, managed care programs and information systems, medical records, and point-of-interview technology.
- Staff management, supervision, teaching, and instruction skills.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with the targeted population and knowledge of related issues.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and function as a team member.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Address medical problems reported by staff or patients.
- Work with psychiatric staff to support medication compliance for patients receiving psychiatric care.
- Consult on medical issues related to agency policy.
- Monitor and/or prescribe medication-assisted therapies.
- Administer and read tuberculosis tests when needed.
- Oversee review of adverse laboratory findings.
- Update and follow required health department regulations.
- Oversee development and revision of medical policies, procedures, and ongoing training for routine medical care, specialized services, and medical and psychiatric emergency care.
- Advise medical staff regarding medical-related challenges.
- Assist in developing referral and linkage relationships with other institutions and agencies.
- Attend case conferences and provide feedback to counseling staff when relevant.
- Approve and sign OASAS-required documents in accordance with OASAS and agency policy.
- Oversee policies and procedures for public health education and screening related to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, HIV and AIDS prevention, and harm reduction.
- Identify medical concerns and develop medical policies and procedures for the Part 816 and Part 818 substance use disorder programs.
- Supervise staff physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Collaborate with the Program Director in supervising non-medical staff.
- Attend staff meetings and training as required, and provide individual and group supervision.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
