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Description
Who is Athra System?
Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to offering a wide array of behavioral health services and solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services to provide clinical leadership for a growing network of residential treatment centers, medical detoxification units, withdrawal management programs, and outpatient substance use treatment services. This physician leader will oversee the delivery of evidence-based addiction medicine while partnering with operational leadership to improve patient outcomes, support providers, and advance clinical quality across multiple facilities.
The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician with expertise in addiction medicine, detoxification, and the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Provide medical oversight for residential treatment, medical detoxification, withdrawal management, and outpatient substance use disorder programs.
Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols for the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Ensure appropriate medical management of detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and ongoing addiction care.
Provide physician consultation for complex clinical cases.
Support continuity of care across all levels of addiction treatment.
Medical Staff Leadership Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers delivering addiction medicine services.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing provider development.
Conduct physician peer reviews and clinical performance evaluations.
Promote collaboration among multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with:
Joint Commission standards
CMS regulations
State licensing requirements
DEA regulations
HIPAA
42 CFR Part 2
Accreditation standards
Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Participate in medical staff committees, utilization review, and peer review activities.
Prepare facilities for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.
Program Development Assist in the development and expansion of addiction treatment programs, including:
Medical detoxification
Residential treatment
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Outpatient medication management
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Evaluate emerging treatment models and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.
Operational Collaboration Partner with executive leadership, facility administrators, nursing leadership, and behavioral health teams to improve operational performance and patient outcomes.
Support initiatives focused on patient throughput, length of stay, treatment engagement, and successful discharge planning.
Assist with development of clinical workflows and standardized treatment protocols.
Administrative Leadership Participate in executive leadership meetings and medical staff committees.
Review adverse events, incident reports, and quality metrics.
Develop policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines related to addiction medicine.
Support strategic planning and clinical growth initiatives.
Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Active and unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in multiple states).
Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
Minimum five years of clinical experience treating substance use disorders.
Minimum three years of physician leadership or medical director experience.
Experience managing patients in detoxification, residential treatment, or inpatient addiction medicine settings.
Strong knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Board Certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
Experience working with residential treatment centers, detoxification facilities, and behavioral health organizations.
Experience with program development and regulatory compliance.
DEA X-Waiver experience (if applicable under current regulations) and expertise with evidence-based MAT protocols.
Compensation and Benefits Competitive hourly wage or salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for by company
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Ongoing training and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Worksite address
biloxi, MS, 39531, US
Who can apply
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