Medical Director (Addiction Medicine - Contract)
About The Position
Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a contracted Medical Director overseeing addiction medicine services at Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health. The physician will provide medical leadership, support safe and effective treatment, and collaborate with nursing, clinical, and operational leaders to deliver coordinated care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role includes contracted hours, agreed-upon onsite availability, and on-call coverage. The scope of services, hours, onsite expectations, response times, on-call responsibilities, and compensation will be established in a written agreement.
Requirements
- MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state where services are provided.
- Board certification in an applicable medical specialty.
- Experience treating substance use disorders, managing withdrawal, and prescribing medications for addiction treatment.
- Current DEA registration and applicable controlled substance prescribing credentials.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to meet facility credentialing requirements and maintain professional liability coverage consistent with the contract.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry is strongly preferred.
- Prior medical leadership experience in residential, inpatient, or other behavioral health treatment settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical oversight for addiction treatment services, including withdrawal management and medication management, as applicable to the program.
- Establish and review medical policies, treatment protocols, admission criteria, and procedures for transfer to a higher level of care.
- Conduct patient evaluations and provide direct medical care within the agreed-upon scope of services.
- Oversee medications for addiction treatment and support individualized, evidence-based treatment planning.
- Provide physician supervision, consultation, and collaboration for advanced practice providers, consistent with applicable requirements.
- Partner with nursing and clinical leadership to address patient needs, medical concerns, and continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, medical record reviews, incident reviews, and efforts to improve patient outcomes.
- Support compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, documentation, and prescribing requirements.
- Provide staff education on addiction medicine, withdrawal management, medication safety, and related topics.
- Maintain agreed-upon availability for medical consultation and on-call coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
