Medical Director

About Us: 

At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 50 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity. 

Job Summary:  

The position of Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader within our multidisciplinary nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive social services to individuals and families across diverse settings. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing and integrating medical services across residential programs, outpatient clinics, withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program for alcohol, opioid, and stimulant dependence. The Medical Director will ensure that clinical services are evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with the organization’s mission to serve vulnerable and underserved populations.

Primary Responsibilities:   

Clinical Oversight and Leadership

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership for all medical services across residential, withdrawal management, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor medical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. (DMC ODS Source: 22 CCR 51341.1 (b) (28) (A)
• Ensure Medical Personnel follow medical policies and standards
• Collaborate with program directors and clinical teams to ensure integrated, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care across service areas.
• Supervise and support medical staff, ensuring high standards of care and professional development. (DMC ODS source: 22 CCR 51341.1 (b) (28) (A) (i) (a)
• Supervise assessment and treatment planning, prescribe medications as clinically indicated, and provide medical exams to patients when necessary.
• Oversee withdrawal management treatment, including the implementation of long acting injectables and enhanced AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) treatments within our SUD residential program.
• Oversee the administration and clinical quality of MAT services, including adherence to evidence-based practices for substance use treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and provide direct consultation on complex medical and psychiatric cases as needed.
• Review comprehensive client medical data such as health questionnaires, diagnostic test results, and various clinical reports to determine MAT eligibility.
• Provide medical management counseling to and support clinical workflows in collaboration with the MAT team.
• Review each beneficiary’s personal, medical and substance use history in all SUD OP programs
  • This includes documentation of medical review in client’s chart. This task can be delegated to a NP, with oversight by Medical Director
• Review of H&Ps in SUD residential programs
  • This includes documentation of medical review in client’s chart. This task can be delegated to a NP, with oversight by Medical Director
• Complete peer review of medical documentation on an annual basisinternally and within the County network of care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the designated electronic health record systems.
• Serve as a backup provider when needed to maintain continuity of care for patients. This may include providing medical exams, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans.
• Partner with Director of Nursing to implement onsite Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV screening and testing.

Training, Professional Development, and Quality Improvement

• Completion of 5 hours of addiction medicine training every calendar year and complete CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits as required by provider type and certifications .
• Support staff training as identified and needed to ensure high quality of care.
• Guide professional development, including board certification in addiction medicine and support for Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) preparing for CARN-AP certification.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help secure funding by participating in grant writing and reporting activities.

Additional Responsibilities include:

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Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist or physician or doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with relevant experience.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of California and meets the requirements set forth in sections 51000.70 and 51341.1(b)(28) of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
• Enrollment with DHCS under applicable state regulations and have been screened in accordance with 42 CFR section 455.450(a) as a “limited” category risk within a year prior to serving as a Medical Director and must have signed a Medicaid provider agreement with DHCS as required by 42 CFR section 431.107.
• Minimum of five years’ clinical experience, preferably in community health, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or child/adolescent services.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and federal/state guidelines for MAT.
• Preferred ASAM-certified addiction medicine specialist, must be certified by one of the recognized certifying boards: the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Addiction Psychiatry, or the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). 

Wages & Benefits: 

We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees a medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.     

Our team’s future matters just as much as the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility. 

Position is part time, and remote with the occasional requirement to be on site. Salary is $187k per year based on 20 hours per week, for 52 weeks.

Salary : $187,000