Medical Director - Addiction Medicine
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
Key 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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