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About the Role
Oversee all medical treatment and treatment planning for individuals with substance use disorders in a NY State OASAS certified Part 816 Medically Supervised Inpatient Detoxification program and/or Part 818 Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. The Medical Director will have overall responsibility for medical services, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment, adhering to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Ensure the standard of patient care is maintained using "best practice approaches" and adhere to organizational values, vision, mission, and service to the recovery community.
Responsibilities
- Address medical problems reported by staff or patients.
- Collaborate with psychiatric staff to ensure medication compliance for patients receiving psychiatric care.
- Act as a consultant for medical issues pertaining to agency policy.
- Monitor and/or prescribe medication assisted therapies.
- Administer/read tuberculosis (TB) tests when needed.
- Oversee the review of adverse lab results findings.
- Update and abide by all required health department regulations.
- Oversee the development and revision of medical policies, procedures, and ongoing training for routine medical care, specialized services, and medical/psychiatric emergency care.
- Advise medical staff regarding medical-related challenges.
- Assist in developing necessary referral and linkage relationships with other institutions and agencies.
- Attend case conferences and provide feedback to counseling staff.
- Approve and sign all OASAS required documents.
- Oversee the establishment of policies and procedures for public health education and screening for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS prevention and harm reduction.
- Identify medical concerns and create medical policies and procedures for the 816 and 818 substance use disorder programs.
- Supervise Staff Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians Assistants.
- Provide collaborative supervision with the Program Director of non-medical staff.
- Attend staff meetings and training as required, as well as individual and group supervision.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Medical degree
- Qualified Health Provider (QHP) with a valid MD license and registration certificate to practice in New York State
- DEA license
- OPRA certification
- One (1) year of experience working with a substance abuse population
- Must obtain Board Certification in Addiction Medicine within 4 years of hire
- Current basic life support for health providers (BLS) and CPR certification
- Prior medical administration experience
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Managed care program and information systems
- Medical records and point-of-interview technology
- Staff management, supervision, teaching and instruction
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Experience working with targeted population and knowledge of related issues
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and function as a team member
- Attention to detail
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full time
- Monday - Friday
- five 8-hour shifts
- weekend coverage as needed
Experience Level
- 1 year working with a substance abuse population
- Prior medical administration experience
Education Level
- Medical degree
- Qualified Health Provider (QHP) with a valid MD license and registration certificate
- Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (within 4 years of hire)
- Basic life support for health providers (BLS) and CPR certification
Salary/Compensations
- $275k-350k
About the Company
- The Resource Recovery Center of Orange County is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those suffering from Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders.
- Substance Use Disorders are chronic illnesses, and treatment provided is based upon the presenting needs of the individual.
- Our goal is to help individuals and families begin the physical, emotional and spiritual healing process by utilizing compassionate, encouraging and evidence-based practices.
- We ultimately strive to guide individuals, and their families, towards a goal of living life to its full potential-free from addiction.