As a Medical Director in Addiction Medicine, you will lead and oversee programs focused on substance use and addictive disorders while managing a blend of administrative and clinical responsibilities. This role requires a strong leader to integrate behavioral health and primary care, ensuring compliance and quality care across multiple treatment sites.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight to Associate Medical Directors across multiple programs
Serve as liaison between behavioral health and primary care
Lead integration of behavioral health, addiction services, and medical care systems
Develop and manage policies for the delivery of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Oversee medical care in residential facilities
Build and sustain addiction medicine infrastructure across all treatment sites
Deliver MAT directly and consult with primary care teams
Coordinate care transitions between behavioral health, primary care, and mental health services
Conduct screenings for MAT eligibility and link patients to appropriate care
Educate providers on MAT through trainings and updates
Support residential and outpatient staff with medical guidance
Help triage patients to reduce unnecessary ER visits
Required Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school
Completion of an accredited U.S. internship and residency program
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a licensed primary care physician or addiction medicine specialist
At least 2 years in a supervisory and/or leadership role
Board certification or registration in Addiction Medicine
Valid, unrestricted California medical license
Eligible for CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement
Active DEA license with X waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Benefits & Perks
100% Covered health insurancePTO - 16 Days15 holidaysCommuter benefitsRetirement plansPublic loan forgiveness programsTraining and professional development opportunities