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Carteret, New Jersey

Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

Addiction MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$350k

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Job Description

Our client is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for an inpatient substance use disorder treatment program. This role is responsible for overseeing medical services, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising providers, and supporting high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee medical care, treatment planning, and clinical operations.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with substance use disorders.
  • Prescribe and monitor medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
  • Collaborate with psychiatric and multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Ensure compliance with state and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain medical policies and clinical protocols.
  • Supervise Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with an active New York State medical license.
  • DEA registration and OPRA certification.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with substance use disorder populations.
  • Prior medical leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification.
  • Ability to obtain Addiction Medicine Board Certification within 4 years of hire.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in addiction medicine, detoxification, or behavioral health.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of healthcare compliance and quality improvement practices.
  • Experience with EMR systems and healthcare technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician leader looking to make a meaningful impact in addiction treatment and recovery services.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical policy developmentStaff supervisionPatient diagnosisCommunication skills

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $287k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Addiction Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 117 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carteret

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$549k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,519/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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MARLTON, New Jersey
11-50 employees