Addiction Medicine Physician

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Job description

Our non-profit partner is seeking a Medical Director for a key management position at the agency and part of the Leadership Team. 1-2 days of remote work will be considered.

The Medical Director oversees various aspects within the program, ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality medical services. Some responsibilities include:

• Medical Services Oversight: The Medical Director supervises all medical services provided by the program.
• Policy and Procedure Development: They oversee the creation and revision of medical policies, procedures, and training related to routine medical care, specialized services, medications, and emergency care.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Nursing to supervise non-medical staff in substance use disorder services.
• Staff Supervision: Provides supervision to medical staff, including contracted providers.
• Health Surveillance and Reporting: Ensures policies and procedures are in place for timely detection, referral of health issues, and adherence to medical orders. This includes reporting communicable diseases and infections.
• Public Health Education: Establishes policies and procedures for patient education and screening related to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, HIV, and harm reduction.
• Referral and Linkage: Assists in developing necessary referral relationships with other institutions and agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, health facilities, etc.).
• Legal Compliance: Ensures program compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed physician and currently registered as such by the NYS Education Department.
• Must be registered as a NYS Medicaid Provider.
• At least 1 year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services.
• At least 1 year of experience with Medication Assisted Treatment.
• 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)
• 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.

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