Job Summary:
The Medical Director is a key management position at the agency and is a member of the Leadership Team. The Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of medical services provided by CCOSU’s OASAS licensed treatment programs, including residential, outpatient and community-based services in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. The Medical Director works collaboratively with agency leadership to foster and promote a multidisciplinary team approach in the provision of substance use disorder service delivery. The scope of responsibility includes managing the overall health care services and contracted independent providers; the provision of direct care delivery to patients; consultation with program directors and their teams; participation in collaborative projects with community partners; administrative functions; and assisting CCOSU in the program development and staff training for a variety of holistic treatment approaches that complement substance use disorder counselling and treatment.
Experience Required
Education and/or experience: • 1 year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services. • 1-3 years’ experience with Medication Assisted Treatment. Skills, licenses, and/or competencies: • Must be a licensed physician and currently registered as such by the NYS Education Department. • Must be registered as a NYS Medicaid Provider. • 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), or o Hold a subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association. o 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. • Proficient with all Microsoft Office functions and client database systems. • Strong methodical, written, and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and judgment, and a demonstrated capability for working cooperatively in a team environment.
