What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director of Residential Addiction Treatment position at The Centers?
Job Overview
We are recruiting a Medical Director for a 10-bed, medically managed residential treatment program (ASAM Level 3.7) located at the new Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, which will open in September 2026. The medical director will work closely with the Medical Director of Crisis Services and the Medical Director of Addiction Services to oversee residential substance use disorder care at the Centers.
Clinically, the medical director will work in the residential treatment program to provide diagnosis, treatment and follow-up plan decisions for acute intoxication, withdrawal, SUD and co-occurring biomedical, psychiatric and cognitive conditions.
There is the opportunity to combine that clinical role with additional clinical roles, including primary care or outpatient substance use disorder care at WinMAT, the Centers’ low barrier addiction clinic.
About the Centers
The Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) in Cleveland, Ohio, with a focus on providing comprehensive care for medically underserved individuals in our community, especially those with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. In 2026, the Centers, in partnership with Cuyahoga County and the ADAMHS Board, will open a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, including a Crisis Receiving Center, a 3.7 residential treatment program, and Crisis Stabilization Unit, to serve individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use-related crises. This will serve as Cuyahoga County’s first 24/7, walk-in behavioral health urgent care and stabilization center, offering people in crisis a safe, welcoming alternative to emergency rooms, jail, or the streets while providing symptom stabilization, connection to community resources and facilitating reintegration into the community.
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO).
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Ohio Medical License (or eligibility).
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Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board certification (preferred)
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Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine Board Certification (required).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide clinical leadership and direct substance use disorder care within the residential unit
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Supervise, train and mentor clinical staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
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Conduct substance use disorder assessments, prescribe medications, and oversee treatment planning.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
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Monitor program outcomes, support quality improvement, and contribute to organizational strategy.
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Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as needed.
Physical & Work Requirements
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Frequent sitting, standing, and walking within a fast-paced clinical environment.
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Ability to respond rapidly to emergencies.
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Occasional lifting of patients or equipment up to 25 lbs.
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Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
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Visual and auditory acuity required for assessments and communication.
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Exposure to individuals in acute psychiatric distress.
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Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement plan, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional development.
The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $220,000 - $230,000