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Medical Director - Addiction Medicine Job Locations US-AK-Anchorage ID 73 # of Openings 1 Category Physician Recruiter : Julie Sanders Provider Specialty Addiction, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Director Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Location: Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center, 3230 C Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Join our team at Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Medical Director , where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming lives through exceptional care. As a leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services, Anchorage CTC provides a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to fostering recovery and wellness. In this role, you'll oversee medical and clinical practices, guide quality assurance, and provide direct patient care, all while working alongside a multidisciplinary team to uphold the highest standards of care. If you're a compassionate physician with a commitment to excellence and a passion for behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to lead and inspire at CTC.
Role as Medical Director:
The Medical Director is responsible for leadership, quality assurance, oversight and overall medical management of the clinic within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include planning, organizing medical and clinical practices; providing direct patient care and assisting other departments with direct interactions with physicians or medical staff.
Our Team:
Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Anchorage, AK is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Age Group/Range: Adults
Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
Full Time Schedule: M - F
Responsibilities Responsibilities
Oversee and is responsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering medical services within the clinic
Defines protocols and assists in decision making pertaining to the medical care of patients that is consistent with current medical practice and CTC policies and procedures
Provides oversight to other professional medical staff, as well as administrative or support staff, as designated
Serves as a liaison between the medical staff, other clinic staff, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership
Monitors assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinic policy
Provides back up call coverage
Serves in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel
Responsible for securing physical exam and history from the patient, reviewing medical records, making medical evaluations, request appropriate diagnostic testing, prescribes medications and treatments, assists in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients, maintains current medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation, and clinic or corporate policies and procedures
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
Prefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use (SUD) treatment
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility or clinic(s) operates
Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), or other certification within their discipline
Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working
Additional specific DEA credentials may be required, per state and clinic regulations or policy
Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
3,000+ Employees 170+ Locations 74,000+ Patients 33 States 1 Network
Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
For more information, please contact Julie Sanders at or call/text
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