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
Outpatient
Location
12701, New York, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/26/24
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.
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
following (this overall responsibility may not be delegated):
1. Medical services provided by the program.
2. Oversight of the development and revision of medical policies, procedures, and ongoing training
for matters such as routine medical care/physical health services, specialized services, specialized
medications, and medical and psychiatric emergency care.
3. Collaborative supervision with the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Nursing of non-medical
staff in the provision of substance use disorder services.
4. Supervision of medical staff, including contracted providers, in the performance of medical
services
Qualifications
• 1 year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services.
• 1-3 years’ experience with Medication Assisted Treatment.
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies:
• Must be licensed physician and currently registered as such by the NYS Education Department.
• 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.
Working Hours
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.