Medical Director

Sunshine Behavioral Health • Rochester, MN

3d • $175 - $200 • Onsite

About The Position

Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a Medical Director overseeing addiction medicine services at Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health in Rochester, Minnesota. 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 schedule consists of contracted hours with agreed-upon availability. Compensation is a flat fee for 20–25 hours per month of consultation, with an additional stipend for any client intakes or follow-up visits provided.

Requirements

• Active Medical Doctor license in Minnesota.
• Medical degree.
• Individual NPI number.
• Experience treating substance use disorders, managing withdrawal, and prescribing medications for addiction treatment.
• Current DEA registration and applicable controlled substance prescribing credentials.
• Current CAQH.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to meet facility credentialing requirements and maintain professional liability coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in an applicable medical specialty; certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry is strongly preferred.
• Prior medical leadership experience in residential, inpatient, or other behavioral health treatment settings.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree