The Medical Director for Addiction Medicine will lead and oversee multiple site locations in Los Angeles or Orange County while ensuring compliance and integration of behavioral health and addiction services. This role combines administrative leadership with direct medical oversight, focusing on improving patient care and treatment outcomes in addiction medicine.
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
Educate providers on MAT through trainings and updates
Provide medical support in detox programs
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 in Addiction Medicine
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