Medical Director - Addiction Medicine Physician

Acadia Healthcare•Fitchburg, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director leads the medical and clinical practices at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient opioid treatment program providing medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health services to adults with Opioid Use Disorder. The role is responsible for medical management, quality assurance, and oversight in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and clinic policies. The Medical Director also provides direct patient care and works with a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality, patient-centered treatment.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in medicine (MD or DO).
Current Massachusetts license to practice medicine.
Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), or another certification within the physician’s discipline.
Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with applicable regulations; additional DEA credentials may be required by state or clinic regulations or policy.
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the quality, efficiency, and management of medical services within the clinic.
Define protocols and support decision-making about patient medical care consistent with current medical practice and clinic policies and procedures.
Provide oversight to professional medical staff and designated administrative or support staff.
Liaise among medical staff, clinic staff, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
Monitor assigned staff for adherence to established medical and clinic policies.
Provide backup call coverage.
Teach and support the training and development of other personnel.
Obtain patient histories and physical examinations, review medical records, conduct medical evaluations, request appropriate diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications and treatments.
Assist in managing patients’ behavioral or mental health problems.
Maintain current medical records in accordance with applicable regulations and clinic or corporate policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Encourage mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.