Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

• Location: Based in Los Angeles or Orange County; will oversee multiple site locations.
• Work Arrangement: Some remote flexibility, though this is NOT a fully remote position.
• Compensation: $300,000 – $330,000, depending on experience.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Benefits: 100% Covered, PTO- 16 Days, 15 holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, public loan forgiveness programs, Training, and professional development opportunities and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily an administrative position, with approximately 80% administrative and 20% clinical responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Associate Medical Directors across multiple programs.
• Serve as liaison between behavioral health and primary care, guiding medical treatment for Substance Use and Addictive Disorders.
• Lead integration of behavioral health, addiction services, and medical care systems.
• Develop and manage policies for the delivery of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Oversee medical care in residential facilities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Build and sustain addiction medicine infrastructure across all treatment sites.
• Deliver MAT directly and consult with primary care teams to support MAT patients.
• Coordinate care transitions between behavioral health, primary care, and mental health services.
• Conduct screenings for MAT eligibility and link patients to appropriate care.
• Educate providers on MAT through trainings and updates
• Support residential and outpatient staff with medical guidance and complex case consultation.
• Help triage patients to reduce unnecessary ER visits and respond to acute medical issues.
• Provide medical support in detox programs and assist in policy development with program directors.

Education and Experience:

• Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements:
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
• Completion of an accredited U.S. internship and residency program.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a licensed primary care physician or addiction medicine specialist.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory and/or leadership role.
• Board certification or registration in Addiction Medicine is required; candidates without certification must have significant experience in addiction medicine and be actively pursuing certification.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is preferred but not required.
• Valid, unrestricted California medical license.
• Eligible for CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement.
• Active DEA license with X waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.

For immediate consideration please call/Text: 714-568-7634