Addiction Psychiatry Medical Director

BrightView, LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView, LLC is seeking a Psychiatric Medical Director to lead a team evaluating and managing co-occurring mental health disorders in patients with substance use disorders. The role focuses on clinical leadership, protocol development, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, provide supervision to psychiatrists and APRNs, and stay current with advances in addiction medicine to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active, unrestricted medical license to practice.
• Board certification in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the psychiatric line of service, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Oversee the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction and psychiatric medicine.
• Collaborate with physicians, APRNs, therapists, nurses, and counselors to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy services as necessary.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the psychiatric staff, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluation of psychiatric personnel.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in addiction medicine, psychiatric research, and emerging treatment modalities to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with community organizations, treatment providers, and regulatory bodies to promote awareness and education regarding addiction and mental health issues.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

BrightView, LLC is seeking a Psychiatric Medical Director to lead a team evaluating and managing co-occurring mental health disorders in patients with substance use disorders. The role focuses on clinical leadership, protocol development, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, provide supervision to psychiatrists and APRNs, and stay current with advances in addiction medicine to improve patient outcomes.