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Medical Director (New York)

LESC, New York

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Description
The Medical Director is a multi-functional position encompassing responsibilities in medical leadership, oversight and supervision, client care, and program development. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality care and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the delivery of residential treatment services for substance use disorder.

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Medical Director is a multi-functional position encompassing responsibilities in medical leadership, oversight and supervision, client care, and program development. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality care and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the delivery of residential treatment services for substance use disorder.
Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and oversight for residential SUD programs.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding SUD and OUD treatment.
  • Ensure patients are evaluated for medical admittance into the substance use disorder treatment program, ancillary withdrawal is managed, and addiction medications are prescribed where appropriate, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Provide oversight to the Medical Team.
  • Ensure medical policies, procedures, and protocols are developed, approved, reviewed, and updated on time.
  • Ensure medical care is integrated with other treatment services.
  • Ensure medical records of clients receiving care are reviewed regularly.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for staff and community partners on SUD treatment and management.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics for SUD programs to ensure high-quality care.
  • Conduct regular audits and evaluations of program effectiveness.
  • Implement continuous quality improvement processes.
  • Assures coverage without gaps in the facility medical staff on-call system as applicable regulations require.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
SCHEDULE: Full Time
LOCATION: NY, NY 10002
We Offer Excellent Benefits Including
  • Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Discounted Commuter benefits
  • Life insurance & Long term disability
  • Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Training and other additional voluntary benefits
To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission.
Please visit us at Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet
Requirements
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification in addiction medicine
  • Valid medical license to practice in New York
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine or a related field.
  • Proven experience in managing SUD programs and prescribing medications for OUD.
  • Ability to provide trauma-informed, person-centered care.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records and data management.
Salary Description
$400,000 - $400,000 / year dep. on experience
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
  • Healthcare

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Health Care Provider

  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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