Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Addiction Medicine Physician (MD or DO) to serve as Contract Medical Director for its behavioral health programs, including Inpatient Detox/Residential SUD program. This is a 1099 contract, leadership role requiring on-site presence once weekly for 1 hour to support multidisciplinary team meeting.
Duties
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for patients in Detox/Residential SUD levels of care.
- Maintain on-site presence a minimum of one (1) day per week to support support multidisciplinary team meeting.
- Serve as Medical Director overseeing all medical services across programs, ensuring alignment with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners in accordance with California state regulations, including chart review, case consultation, and clinical guidance.
- Review, co-sign, and ensure timely completion of all required documentation in the EHR.
- Approve, develop, and maintain medical and medication-related policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care planning as needed.
- Attend and contribute to quarterly Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement meetings and support audit readiness (CARF, Joint Commission, state).
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with Board Certification in Addiction Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license and DEA registration.
- Professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000/$3,000,000.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or similar setting (leadership experience preferred).
- Experience working in detox, residential, or inpatient psychiatric settings strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria, withdrawal management protocols, and psychiatric best practices.
- Ability to work independently as a contractor while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Pay: $6,000.00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beaumont, CA 92223
