Addiction Medicine Medical Director

Quick Facts

• Role: Addiction Medicine Medical Director (Full-Time)

• Setting: Outpatient OASAS-certified clinic

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Description

Lead an OASAS-certified outpatient addiction treatment program, providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care. In addition to direct patient care, drive community outreach and business development to strengthen partnerships and expand referral networks. Ensure clinical leadership, program performance improvement, medication-assisted treatment oversight, accurate EHR documentation, and full compliance with OASAS and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and foster continuous improvement and accountability

• Oversee program performance metrics (outcomes, retention, satisfaction) and implement quality and efficiency improvement strategies

• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medication-assisted treatment (MAT) per OASAS guidelines

• Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms, side effects, and medication adherence

• Develop individualized treatment plans with behavioral health and counseling staff

• Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation per OASAS and facility standards

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

• Educate patients on substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and harm reduction

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and OASAS regulations, including reporting requirements

• Participate in case conferences, quality assurance activities, and staff training

• Stay current on addiction medicine best practices, emerging treatments, and regulatory updates

• Develop relationships with local organizations, hospitals, treatment centers, and community agencies to generate referrals

• Represent the clinic at community events and professional meetings to strengthen referral pipelines

• Provide educational sessions

Requirements

• MD or DO with active New York State license

• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine (preferred)

• Minimum 3–5 years of addiction medicine or related clinical experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of OASAS regulations and familiarity with NYS substance use treatment systems

• Strong communication, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and relationship-building skills

• Commitment to patient-centered, stigma-free care

• Bilingual skills a plus (Spanish preferred)

Benefits

Not specified in the posting.