What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Provive Wellness?
Medical Director — Scranton, PA
Position Overview
The Medical Director provides physician-level oversight for Provive Wellness's Scranton, PA site, a dual-licensed program serving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) clients. This role holds ultimate clinical and medical decision-making authority for the site, with particular focus on managing higher-acuity clients, leading treatment team meetings, and providing direct oversight of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s).
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight & Medical Decision-Making:
Serve as physician of record for the Scranton site, holding ultimate responsibility for all medical decisions.
Directly manage and oversee care for higher-acuity clients requiring physician-level assessment and intervention.
Conduct medical evaluations, oversee medication management, and approve treatment plans for complex cases.
Ensure clinical practices comply with SUD and MH licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
Treatment Team Leadership:
Lead treatment team meetings, guiding clinical decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and case management staff to align treatment plans with client needs and program goals.
Provide clinical guidance and consultation on complex or higher-risk cases.
Supervision:
Provide direct oversight and supervision of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s), ensuring care delivered is consistent with medical protocols and standards.
Review and co-sign NP documentation, orders, and treatment plans as required by state regulations.
Serve as the point of clinical escalation for the NP and support their professional development.
Program & Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure the site maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations governing SUD and MH licensure.
Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement initiatives.
Stay current on best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes affecting SUD and MH treatment.
Other Functions & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with site leadership on admissions decisions for clinically complex clients.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to program development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Education & Licensure:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain).
Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or a related specialty preferred.
Active DEA registration; buprenorphine/MOUD prescribing certification preferred.
Experience:
Prior experience treating SUD and/or mental health populations, particularly higher-acuity clients.
Experience supervising Nurse Practitioners or other advanced practice providers preferred.
Experience in a residential or outpatient behavioral health setting is a plus.
Skills:
Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills across co-occurring SUD and MH presentations.
Ability to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team effectively.
Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff.
Comfortable working within a supervisory structure alongside advanced practice providers.
Professional Attributes:
Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals with SUD and mental health conditions.
Ability to balance clinical autonomy with collaborative, team-based treatment planning.
Sound judgment in managing complex, higher-risk clinical cases.
Physical Demands
Ability to be on-site in Scranton, PA as required.
Standard clinical/office environment demands.