St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location : Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY

Position : Part-time Medical Director

Schedule : As needed - up to 5 hours per week 

Pay Range : $24,000.00/year to $28,000.00/year

About Us: St. Joseph’s is a leading provider of substance use treatment services dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. As a not-for-profit organization regulated by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), we are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to our clients and supporting them on their journey to recovery.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced part-time Medical Director to join our team. The Medical Director will play a key role in providing clinical leadership and oversight to our organization's medical services, ensuring compliance with OASAS regulations, and promoting the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered care. This position will support St. Joseph’s up to five (5) hours per week. This position reports to the VP/COO working in close coordination with the AVP of Operations.

Education and Training:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school (psychiatry preferred).
• Unrestricted, licensed physician and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.
• At least one (1) year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services.
• Board certification in addiction medicine from a certifying entity.
  • Certification may be received within four (4) years of hire date.
• CPR certified
• NARCAN certified
• Experience prescribing MAT and psychotropic medications preferred.
• Experience working in behavioral health treatment settings, with a strong understanding of addiction medicine principles and evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers.

Essential Duties:

Medical Leadership:

• The medical director is a physician who has overall responsibility for the:
  • Medical services provided by the program(s)
  • Oversight of the development and revision of policies, procedures and ongoing training.
• Assist in the development of necessary referral and linkage relationships with other institutions and agencies.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws, regulations, and guidelines governing substance use treatment programs.
• Respond to calls, inquiries, and appeals by payors and managed care organizations as needed.

Clinical Supervision and Training:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the performance of medical services.
• Engage in collaborative supervision with the respective program directors of non-medical staff in the provision of substance use disorder services.

Quality Improvement:

• Lead efforts to continuously evaluate and improve the quality of medical care provided by the organization, including being knowledgeable on emerging trends in addiction medicine.

Research and Program Development:

• Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical teams to develop innovative treatment programs, with a particular focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs).