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This role will report on site out of our Wickenburg program, please only apply if that commute is acceptable. Job Summary As the Director of Addiction Medicine you will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of quality medical assessment, treatment and referral services to all patients. In addition, is expected to function as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Essential Duties Include:
Patient Care
Perform medical histories and physical examinations on all patients upon admission but not later than 24 hours after admission.
Advise the Executive Director on medical problems and on questions of policy and public relations as they relate to medical practice.
Evaluates patients medical appropriateness at discharge.
Provide for 24-hour medical coverage for the facility including emergency consultation by telephone.
Maintains a liaison with referring parties / agencies, physicians, psychiatrists, and hospitals to assure that appropriate medical care is continued through treatment and post-discharge.
Responsible for maintaining the quality of medical care within the treatment center. Shall have the authority to intervene in the medical care of any patient in the interest of the patient and to maintain the professional standards of the facility.
Leadership
Provide oversight to primary care providers and family nurse practitioners
Documentation
Documents all patient services provided including; physical examinations, comprehensive medical histories, medical orders, follow-up examinations, discharge physical examinations and discharge summaries, maintain compliance with company policies and procedures
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Doctoral degree from an approved college or university in a Behavioral Health or related field.
M.D/D.O degree required
At least 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
Must have board certification or be board eligible.
Must be able to offer fellowship training as needed.
License in good standing to practice in the state of posting.
DEA number with buprenorphine certification
Meets active staff credentialing requirements.
We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as "Safety Sensitive" positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.
The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out