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Medical Director
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Addiction Medicine
Salary
$240,000
– $260,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
12701, Monticello, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/01/24
The Medical Director is a key management position at the agency and is a member of the Leadership Team. The Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of medical services provided by OASAS licensed treatment programs, including outpatient and community-based services.
The Medical Director works collaboratively with agency leadership to foster and promote a multidisciplinary team approach in the provision of substance use disorder service delivery.
The scope of responsibility includes managing the overall health care services and contracted independent providers; the provision of direct care delivery to patients; consultation with program directors and their teams; participation in collaborative projects with community partners; administrative functions; and assisting in the program development and staff training for a variety of holistic treatment approaches that complement substance use disorder counseling and treatment.Job Responsibilities
in all three counties. Consultation as needed. Ability to work effectively within Electronic Health Record.
2. Tele-practice services to clients located in other company programs, community-based services, or being referred from community medical partners. These would primarily be transfer of clients engaged
in or needing to initiate or maintain Medication Assisted Treatment for opiate use disorders.
3. Education, supervision, and support for medical provider team of physicians, psychiatrists and
nurse practitioners.
4. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing & Medical Services to assure seamless care coordination
between prescribers and nursing staff, with particular attention on the role of the medical clinic nursing
coordinator.
5. Assists management in developing and maintaining effective collaborative working relationships
with outside medical providers and institutions; represents company & attends local MATs-related
coalitions/work groups, as schedule permits.
6. Provide consultation to program directors and clinical teams on individuals patient care
recommendations, collaborative patient centered care, and the coordination of care with other
providers.
7. In collaboration with senior management and the Behavioral Health Leadership Team, acts as an administrative partner and medical provider on community grants and project.
Qualifications
• Must be registered as a NYS Medicaid Provider.
• Active federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine certified) preferred or must obtain such waiver within six
months of employment.
• Must hold a subspecialty board certification in addiction psychiatry from one of the following:
o the American Board of Medical Specialties, an addiction certification from the American Society of
Addiction Medicine, a certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), or
• Hold a subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association.
• Physicians may be hired as probationary medical directors if not so certified but must obtain certification
within four years of being hired.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office functions, and client database systems.
• Strong methodical, written, and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and judgment, and a
demonstrated capability for working cooperatively in a team environment.
Working Hours
9:00 -5:00 P.M.