Manager V

ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Santa Cruz, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The position of Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader within our multidisciplinary nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive social services to individuals and families across diverse settings. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing and integrating medical services across residential programs, outpatient clinics, withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program for alcohol, opioid, and stimulant dependence. The Medical Director will ensure that clinical services are evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with the organization’s mission to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist or physician or doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with relevant experience.
Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of California and meets the requirements set forth in sections 51000.70 and 51341.1(b)(28) of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
Enrollment with DHCS under applicable state regulations and have been screened in accordance with 42 CFR section 455.450(a) as a “limited” category risk within a year prior to serving as a Medical Director and must have signed a Medicaid provider agreement with DHCS as required by 42 CFR section 431.107.
Minimum of five years’ clinical experience, preferably in community health, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or child/adolescent services.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Strong leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and federal/state guidelines for MAT.

Nice To Haves

ASAM-certified addiction medicine specialist, must be certified by one of the recognized certifying boards: the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Addiction Psychiatry, or the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM).

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and leadership for all medical services across residential, withdrawal management, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs.
Develop, implement, and monitor medical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure Medical Personnel follow medical policies and standards.
Collaborate with program directors and clinical teams to ensure integrated, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care across service areas.
Supervise and support medical staff, ensuring high standards of care and professional development.
Supervise assessment and treatment planning, prescribe medications as clinically indicated, and provide medical exams to patients when necessary.
Oversee withdrawal management treatment, including the implementation of long acting injectables and enhanced AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) treatments within our SUD residential program.
Oversee the administration and clinical quality of MAT services, including adherence to evidence-based practices for substance use treatment.
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and provide direct consultation on complex medical and psychiatric cases as needed.
Review comprehensive client medical data such as health questionnaires, diagnostic test results, and various clinical reports to determine MAT eligibility.
Provide medical management counseling to and support clinical workflows in collaboration with the MAT team.
Review each beneficiary’s personal, medical and substance use history in all SUD OP programs. This includes documentation of medical review in client’s chart. This task can be delegated to a NP, with oversight by Medical Director.
Review of H&Ps in SUD residential programs. This includes documentation of medical review in client’s chart. This task can be delegated to a NP, with oversight by Medical Director.
Complete peer review of medical documentation on an annual basis internally and within the County network of care.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the designated electronic health record systems.
Serve as a backup provider when needed to maintain continuity of care for patients. This may include providing medical exams, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans.
Partner with Director of Nursing to implement onsite Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV screening and testing.
Completion of 5 hours of addiction medicine training every calendar year and complete CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits as required by provider type and certifications.
Support staff training as identified and needed to ensure high quality of care.
Guide professional development, including board certification in addiction medicine and support for Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) preparing for CARN-AP certification.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help secure funding by participating in grant writing and reporting activities.