Associate Medical Director

Ths Wa; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 249,600 - 279,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance

12 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement plan

Training Allowance/License Reimbursement

Job summary

Ths Wa is hiring an experienced Addiction Physician for their Opioid Treatment Program in Seattle, WA. You will oversee medical services for individuals with opioid use disorder, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws. Responsibilities include managing a team of medical providers and conducting patient assessments. The role offers a salary range of $249,600 - $279,500 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid leave. Ideal candidates must be board certified in Addiction Medicine and possess relevant state and federal licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in addiction medicine.
• Proficient knowledge of opioid treatment regulations.
• Must be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical services of the Opioid Treatment Program.
• Manage patient care according to established guidelines.
• Develop program objectives and clinical innovations.
• Lead training initiatives for compliance and treatment improvements.

Skills

Outpatient medical services

Supervision of patient care

Compliance with regulations

Clinical training

Collaboration with providers

Education

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry

WA Department of Health Physician and Surgeon License

Drug Enforcement Administration license

Completed accredited residency training program

Job description

Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally appropriate and compassionate behavioral health treatment, programs and services for children, youth, and families with substance use and mental health disorders. We are on the frontlines:

• Fighting the region’s opioid epidemic
• Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness
• Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care
• Specialists in serving the needs of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities
• A family of caring and compassionate providers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Addiction Physician to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). This role is responsible for overseeing medical services provided by our OTP team, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and CARF standards. The Associate Medical Director will report directly to the Corporate Medical Director and Chief Clinical Officer and will manage a team of medical providers, including MDs, ARNPs, and PACs, while ensuring high-quality care for individuals with opioid use disorder. The hours for this position are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday- Friday. The pay for this role is $249,600- $279,500 DOE/annually.

Requirements

• Provide outpatient medical services to individuals with opioid use disorder, including medical assessments, evaluations, and treatment management.
• Supervise and oversee patient care according to federal, state, and CARF guidelines.
• Manage and monitor the medical functions of the OTP branches, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist in the development of program objectives and activities, including quality improvement, clinical innovations, and training.
• Supervise and provide feedback to assigned medical providers and staff.
• Attend and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and participate in workforce activities.
• Serve as an on-call provider when necessary, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure appropriate patient care and well-informed decisions.
• Complete required documentation and reporting for various stakeholders, including CEO and CCO.
• Lead training initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and effective treatment protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum required training and experience

• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry
• WA Department of Health Physician and Surgeon License
• Drug Enforcement Administration license
• Completed an accredited residency training program
• At least 2 years’ experience in addiction medicine
• Must be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare credentialing
• Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding the dispensing of methadone or other opioid agonist treatment medications

Benefits

• Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance packages.
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12 accrued vacation days for year one, up to 20 days in subsequent years
• 12 days sick leave accrual per year
• Mental Health Day
• 1 Personal Day
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training Allowance/License Reimbursement
• We are also a Second Chance Employer

Please note that this job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required for this position. THS job responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs and evolving job requirements.