Medical Director / Physician

1. Job Title

Medical Director / Physician

2. About the Role / Summary

Provide and direct medical services to Serenity Lane Hospital, Residential, and MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) services. Offer consultation to Serenity Lane clinics upon request. As a member of the Executive Team, you will play a vital role in shaping clinical leadership, organizational strategy, and patient care protocols across the continuum of services.

3. Functions (What You’ll Do)

Essential Functions:

• Direct medical care through LMPs, resident physicians, and nursing staff

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team for organizational leadership

• Collaborate with the Director of Medical Operations (DMO) to identify objectives and key results (OKRs) quarterly for self and department

• Participate in hiring Licensed Medical Providers (LMPs) and supervise them

• When treating patients, complete admission history and physical exam to determine appropriateness of treatment, level of care, and detoxification needs

  • Assess appropriateness and stability for the next level of care

  • Attend daily 10 a.m. staff meetings on duty (weekdays or weekends)

• Attend Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) meetings

• Share fiscal responsibility with DMO for the medical department, assisting with budget planning, statistical reporting, and policy development

• Operate within the approved annual budget for Medical Departments

• Chair the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee

• Chair the Credentialing Committee

• Direct the Healthcare Professionals Program

• Interact with state and federal agencies on behalf of healthcare professional patients

• Conduct lectures on disease concept, nicotine, and sleep disorders (6 hours monthly)

• Conduct Counselor-in-Training sessions quarterly on disease, pain, HIV/STDs, and co-morbidity

• Attend and participate in Serenity Lane Board of Directors meetings and Board Retreats

• Monitor and update treatment protocols for alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, opiates, and other intoxicants

• Maintain CME and board certification in Addiction Medicine, state licensure, DEA registration, and required Buprenorphine training

Additional Functions:

• Oversee outpatient MAT protocols

• Teach or delegate training of medical students from OHSU and Western College of Medicine

• Oversee or delegate orientation, curriculum, and schedule of psychiatry residents from Good Samaritan

4. What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

Required:

• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine

• Current Medical Practitioner’s license from the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners

• Demonstrated competency in family practice, internal medicine, and/or addiction medicine

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family or internal medicine with detox and addiction treatment experience

• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare organization

Preferred:

• Prior executive or senior medical leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment

5. What We Offer (Benefits)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Pay, and Paid Holidays

• Company Provided Life Insurance

• Optional Accident Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Education Assistance & Training Opportunities

• Wellness Programs and mental health support

6. Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule / Shift:

• Full-time, exempt position

• Schedule may include on-call coverage, weekends, or evening responsibilities as required by patient care and leadership duties

Work Environment (ADA):

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Frequently move about to accomplish tasks or transition between worksites

• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 10 pounds

• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information

• Constantly assess accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work

• Constantly repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

• LMS Relias Training is required annually and must be completed before deadline

7. About Serenity Lane

Founded in 1973, Serenity Lane is Oregon’s oldest non-profit addiction treatment center, dedicated to transforming lives through recovery. Our compassionate, evidence-based programs affirm dignity, empower families, and create lasting healing in the communities we serve. When you join Serenity Lane, you become part of a team that believes in the power of recovery—not just for our patients, but for our staff as well. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and growth, offering meaningful work, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference every day.

8. How to Apply

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