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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

Physicians & SurgeonsPosted on Nov 11
Part-timeWest Milwaukee, WI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) is required.
  • No history of alcohol or drug misuse for at least three years before employment.
  • A current license to practice medicine in the state where the facility or clinic operates is required.
  • Board certification or a certificate of admissibility for board certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, or another certification within the practitioner’s discipline is required.
  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with state regulations are required.
  • Additional specific Drug Enforcement Administration credentials may be required under state and clinic regulations or policy.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and be responsible for the quality, efficiency, and management of medical services delivered within the clinic.
  • Define protocols and assist in decision-making about patient medical care consistent with current medical practice and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Provide oversight to other professional medical staff and designated administrative or support staff.
  • Serve as a liaison among medical staff, other clinic staff, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
  • Monitor assigned staff for adherence to established medical and clinic policies.
  • Provide backup call coverage.
  • Train and develop other personnel.
  • Obtain patients’ physical examinations and histories, review medical records, make medical evaluations, request appropriate diagnostic testing, prescribe medications and treatments, assist with behavioral or mental health problems, and maintain current medical records in accordance with applicable regulations and clinic or corporate policies.
  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment is preferred.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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