Addiction Medicine Physician at MDM Search summary:
An Addiction Medicine Physician provides specialized care in outpatient settings for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. This role involves supervising treatment programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing clinical resources. The ideal candidate is ABAM certified or eligible, with experience in addiction treatment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We are the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. Our treatment centers provide pharmacotherapeutic maintenance and detoxification services in a conventional outpatient setting. With locations in Colorado, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas we provide a critical service to thousands of individuals and their communities across the country.
Patient-Centered Treatment
Our Patient-Centered Treatment program uses a two-pronged approach to address the medical and behavioral aspects of opioid addiction. This Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) uses Methadone or Buprenorphine (aka: Suboxone) to address a patient s physical dependence on Opioids, and team-based Behavioral Counseling to address a patient s psychological dependence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an Addiction Medicine Medical Director for a 15 hour a week position in Washington DC. The successful candidate is a motivated self-starter who will excel in a fast-paced environment and become a valued member of our team.
Responsibilities of the Medical Director include:
Maximizing the clinical and financial performance
Supervising the daily operations of an opiate treatment program
Ensuring operational efficiency
Responsible for the resolution of urgent and emergent issues regarding the treatment center before, during and after regular office hour
Managing treatment center revenue collections to achieve target collection rates and for managing expenditures in accordance with budgeted allowances
JOB REQUIREMENTS
GREAT candidates for the position will have:
A history of demonstrated success in a professional clinical or medical environment
A highly motivated self-starter & fast learner
Exceeds customer/team expectation
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Excellent Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Problem analysis and assessment
Time management
ABAM Certified of Eligible
Minimum Requirements
-Must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in respective State
- One - Three years of documented experience in the provision of service to persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs, and one year of experience in treatment of opioid.
-BE in psychiatry and two years of documented experience in the treatment of persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs
-ASAM or BC as an addiction medicine specialist
- Board Certified or Eligible in Addiction Medicine
This Clinic System has multiple positions in several states and is growing rapidly. If you have interest in addiction Medicine opportunities please submit an application and you will be contacted to discuss next steps.
For more information please contact:
Michael Ryan
VP of Recruitment Operations
Keywords:
Addiction Medicine, Opioid Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment, Behavioral Counseling, Outpatient Care, Pharmacotherapy, Detoxification Services, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Performance, Substance Abuse