Addiction Medicine Physician

CCWSG; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Federally Qualified Health Center in Marin County as a Lead Addiction Medicine Physician. This role combines leadership in addiction medicine with compassionate primary care, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact on community health.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment assistance

CME support

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in addiction medicine or relevant fellowship.
• Passion for community health and experience with underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical lead for integrated SUD treatment team.
• Provide compassionate primary care to diverse patients.

Skills

Community Health

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

MD or DO with California medical license

Board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Addiction Medicine

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Join our Novato, CA team as a Lead Addiction Medicine Physician

Compensation: $225,000 $270,000/year + up to $120k signing bonus + relocation assistance
Schedule: Full-time (0.5 FTE Primary Care, 0.3 FTE Clinical Addiction Leadership, 0.2 FTE Admin Leadership)

Requirements to Apply:

• MD or DO with a valid California medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Addiction Medicine.
• At least 3 years of experience in addiction medicine OR completion of a relevant fellowship.
• Passion for community health and experience working with underserved populations preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or a willingness to learn is a plus.
• Experience with EPIC EHR is helpful, but not required.

Job Overview:

Addiction Medicine Leadership (50%)

• Serve as the medical lead for our integrated SUD treatment team (PCPs, psychiatry, behavioral health, and case management).
• Develop and implement standardized, evidence-based policies, training programs, and clinical support tools.
• Provide mentorship and real-time consultation to MCC providers managing SUD cases.
• Monitor quality metrics and contribute to risk management and safety practices.
• Represent MCC in external collaborations at the local, county, and state levels.

Primary Care (50%)

• Provide compassionate, high-quality primary care to a panel of diverse patients.
• Prescribe, refer, and coordinate care across specialties using an interdisciplinary team model.
• Contribute to weekend and on-call coverage on a limited and compensated basis.

Benefits:

• $100,000 $120,000 sign-on bonus (available for select applicants; program terms apply)
• Relocation assistance to help you make a smooth transition to beautiful Marin County
• Loan repayment assistance and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support, including financial reimbursement and dedicated time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays and personal celebration days

Who are we:

Transform Lives. Lead Innovation. Live in Beautiful Marin County.

A nationally recognized and award-winning Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is looking for a mission-driven Lead Addiction Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to shape a cutting-edge addiction medicine program while practicing integrative, compassionate primary care in one of the most desirable locations in California.

We provide high-quality, culturally responsive care to underserved communities. Today, we serve nearly 40,000 patients a year through a comprehensive network of medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services.

Why You ll Love This Role:

• Lead and Innovate:
  Guide and grow our interdisciplinary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment team. You ll shape policy, drive adoption of evidence-based practices, train colleagues, and build partnerships across local and state systems.
• Make an Impact:
  Help patients navigate recovery and healing by delivering direct care and building system-level support for substance use treatment.
• Work-Life Balance & Lifestyle Perks:
  Live and work in Marin County home to stunning coastal views, redwood forests, and quick access to San Francisco, Napa, and Sonoma.
• Generous Compensation & Benefits:
  Up to $120,000 signing bonus, relocation assistance, competitive salary, loan repayment, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, CME reimbursement, and more).

Where:

Located just north of San Francisco across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County offers an unbeatable combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural richness. Whether you're hiking through Muir Woods, cycling along scenic coastal routes, or enjoying world-class dining in nearby Sausalito, Marin delivers a lifestyle that s both inspiring and restorative.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about transforming how communities access addiction care, while continuing to provide hands-on primary care, we want to meet you.

Apply today and help lead the way to a healthier future for all.