Medical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine

Medical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine

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Central Connecticut (Hartford Area)

Currently seeking a Medical Director to join a well-established nonprofit organization specializing in behavioral health and addiction medicine in Central Connecticut. This is a clinical leadership role offering a predictable, sustainable schedule with no call, no weekends, and no holidays, providing ample time to maintain a private practice if desired.

Benefits for the Medical Director

• $150,000 base salary for a 3-day work week, or up to $215,000 for a 4-day work week.
• Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision) available for the 4-day (32-hour) schedule.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• 160 hours of paid vacation plus 14 paid holidays.
• $2,500 annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• All licensing fees covered, including a new Connecticut medical license.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.

Responsibilities of the Medical Director

• Work a 3-day or 4-day schedule (Monday–Thursday, daytime hours) with zero call, holiday, or weekend requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight and evidence-based care recommendations for a panel of program participants.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team of nursing and behavioral health professionals.
• Manage and develop quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Participate in clinical review and leadership committees.
• Represent the organization through education, training, and community outreach.

• Requirements of the Medical Director
• MD or DO.
• Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or Internal Medicine (Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine is preferred).
• Active Connecticut medical license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience in substance use disorder and/or mental health care is preferred.

Leadership experience is a plus, though early-career physicians (including recent graduates from residency or fellowship) are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available).

Strong communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.