Medical Director- Addiction Recovery

Impact to Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 252,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact to Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Director for their Indianapolis, IN facility specializing in psychiatry and addiction. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of evidence-based care. Responsibilities include mentoring Advanced Practice Providers and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.

This position requires an MD or DO with a focus on addiction medicine and at least 1-2 years of experience in leadership within a residential setting. A starting salary of $280,000 is offered, along with the opportunity to make a significant clinical impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Director.
• Expertise in treatment of substance use disorders.
• Unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure evidence-based patient care through collaboration with clinical teams.
• Lead the development of clinical pathways for substance use disorders.
• Perform quality assurance audits to maintain high treatment standards.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Addiction Medicine expertise

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Compassionate Medical Director- Psychiatry & Addiction (Residential)

Indianapolis, United States | Posted on 06/09/2026

• City Indianapolis
• State/Province Indiana
• Country United States

About Us

The mission of Impact to Health is to champion the careers of healthcare professionals and the success of our partners, fostering a culture of excellence that puts patient health at the heart of every connection we make.

Job Description

Seeking a Compassionate Medical Director in Indianapolis, IN

Medical Director: A Legacy of Healing and ClinicalExcellence

As a Medical Director, you won’t just follow protocols—you will be the architect of life‑saving clinical pathways and the mentor who elevates an entire team of providers.

You will lead a high‑performing team to redefine the standard of care for individuals on their journey to recovery, ensuring that every patient receives the sophisticated, compassionate, and evidence‑based treatment they deserve.

The Impact You Will Make

Clinical Visionary & Patient Champion

You will serve as the primary clinical authority, ensuring that every patient receives evidence‑based, compassionate care. By collaborating directly with the CMO, you will:

• Define the Standard of Care: Shape and refine SUD policies and clinical pathways that align with ASAM Criteria, ensuring our facility remains a "gold standard" institution.
• Be the Clinical Heartbeat: Through daily and weekly rounding, you provide the specialized oversight necessary for complex withdrawal management and residential care, directly influencing successful patient outcomes and long‑term recovery.
• Guardian of Safety: Act as the lead physician for urgent medical conditions, providing the calm, expert leadership required during critical moments to ensure patient stabilization and safety.

Architect of Clinical Talent

You won’t just manage a team; you will build a legacy of clinical excellence. Your leadership of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs) involves:

• Mentorship & Growth: Moving beyond basic supervision to provide deep clinical mentorship and case reviews that empower APPs to practice at the top of their licenses.
• Operational Continuity: Ensuring that patient care never falters by providing expert coverage and oversight, creating a stable and supportive environment for your clinical staff.

Interdisciplinary Synergy & Operational Excellence

A facility is only as strong as its communication. You will be the bridge between medicine, nursing, and operations:

• Leading the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT): You will facilitate weekly meetings that break down silos, ensuring that every department—from nursing to clinical—is aligned on a single, patient‑centered goal.
• Driving High‑Performance Results: Partner with leadership to influence Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your insights will directly improve patient throughput, safety metrics, and the overall efficiency of the facility.

Guardian of Quality and Sustainability

Your expertise ensures the organization remains ethically sound, financially healthy, and regulatory compliant:

• Quality Assurance: Through meticulous documentation audits and peer reviews, you uphold the integrity of our clinical records, ensuring we meet the highest standards for coding, billing, and patient safety.
• Utilization Management: You will be the clinical voice in payer communications and medical necessity reviews, ensuring our patients receive the full scope of care they require.
• Regulatory Leadership: Lead the charge in accreditation readiness (CARF, Joint Commission), positioning the facility as a beacon of compliance and clinical integrity in the behavioral health industry.

Requirements

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

Board Certification: Addiction Medicine (ABPM) or Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP/ABPN).

Licensure: unrestricted medical license (or eligible) in the state of practice and DEA license with controlled substance prescribing authority.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Director or equivalent physician leadership role within a residential or inpatient treatment setting.
• Expertise in the treatment of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co‑occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria, regulatory requirements, and payer expectations.

Pay: Starting at $280,000, our client in Indiana offers a unique opportunity where physicians can strengthen patient care by utilizing professional billing. This model strengthens patient care by allowing physicians to spend more time with complex patients, provide timely interventions, and deliver higher touch medical oversight, leading to safer, more individualized treatment and creates an additional income.