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Pays $144k-$244k — $76k below the Addiction Medicine market median of ~$320k (12 jobs)

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Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas

Medical Director, Substance Use Programs

Addiction MedicineNo nightsPart-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time Medical Director for Substance Use Programs. Addiction medicine expertise. $144,362-$244,153/year. Austin, TX.

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Medical Director – Substance Use Programs in Austin, Texas. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Generous Time Off
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Austin, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director serves as a senior clinical advisor providing expertise on substance use programs, clinical standards, and service design. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational decision-making, policy implementation, and cross-system coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas and board certification in a relevant medical specialty, preferably Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry. Extensive experience in healthcare administration, medical leadership, or clinical practice within behavioral health or public health systems is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Addiction medicineClinical standardsBehavioral healthPolicy developmentProgram operationsQuality managementUtilization reviewCross-system collaborationMedical leadershipPublic healthRegulatory complianceStakeholder engagementEvidence-based practiceStrategic planningClinical workflow

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Addiction Medicine roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Generous Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities

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