Medical Director

Porch Light Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Porch Light Health is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for MAT programs across NM locations. This role emphasizes mentorship, policy development, and ensuring high-quality patient care in an evidence-based, compassionate setting.

The position requires an MD/DO with an active license (NM/CO) and board certification in Addiction Medicine or related fields, with 5–7+ years in addiction medicine and MAT experience.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with active license in NM or CO
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry preferred
• 5–7+ years in addiction medicine with MAT experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for MAT services across clinics.
• Mentor providers and ensure clinical excellence and documentation quality.
• Ensure compliance with MAT regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Attend leadership meetings and manage projects assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Addiction medicine

MAT management

Team mentorship

Policy development

Education

MD/DO with active license

Board certification in Addiction Medicine/Family/Internal/Psychiatry

DEA registration

Tools

None

Job description

Porch Light Health is a leading provider of comprehensive care and support for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics combine evidence-based practices with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to recovery. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for both patients and team members.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for our MAT programs. This role is ideal for a current Porch Light Health provider who is passionate about addiction medicine, dedicated to improving patient outcomes, and eager to support a multidisciplinary care team.

The Medical Director leads by example - delivering direct patient care, mentoring providers, ensuring clinical excellence, and advancing our culture of accountability and compassion. This position plays a critical role in strengthening provider performance, maintaining compliance with MAT regulations, and supporting organizational growth. Open to NM locations in Taos, Espanola, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients receiving MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone), ensuring safe, effective, and compliant use.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed to support optimal recovery.
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers and peer specialists to ensure integrated, person-centered care.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Serve as the clinical leader and subject matter expert for MAT services across assigned clinics.
• Be available to providers on a day-to-day basis for clinical consultation, guidance, and support.
• Create and implement medical policies, protocols, and best practices to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality patient care.
• Educate and mentor the provider team, holding them accountable to clinical, professional, and documentation expectations.
• Supervise clinical practice, professionalism, and documentation of medical providers.
• Conduct annual and semiannual performance reviews for supervisees, providing meaningful feedback and development goals.
• Attend and actively participate in director and leadership meetings to align medical operations with organizational objectives.
• Independently manage projects assigned by the Senior Medical Director (SMD) or CEO, collaborating with clinic and department leads to ensure timely completion.
• Support staff morale and well-being, modeling Porch Light Health's values and commitment to the mission of recovery and compassionate care.

Collaboration & Quality Improvement

• Partner closely with counselors, peer recovery specialists, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated and holistic care.
• Monitor provider performance and patient outcomes, leading initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure adherence to all federal and state MAT regulations, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in and support the development of clinical workflows and operational efficiencies.

Education & Advocacy

• Promote understanding of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented care among staff and patients.
• Stay current with clinical research, treatment guidelines, and best practices in addiction medicine.
• Provide ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities for medical providers.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted license in the state of Colorado/NM or Master's/Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) with credible experience.
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry preferred.
• DEA registration

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine, including MAT.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Proven success in guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing regulatory compliance.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust, foster accountability, and support professional growth within the team.
• Highly organized, with strong project management and follow-through.
• Commitment to Porch Light Health's mission, values, and recovery-focused philosophy of care.

Leadership Expectations

As a key member of Porch Light Health's leadership team, the Medical Director is expected to:

• Model company values of compassion, integrity, collaboration, and accountability in all interactions.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and teamwork, supporting the professional growth and well-being of staff.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, ensuring transparency and alignment between clinical teams and leadership.
• Champion innovation and quality, seeking opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Uphold the mission of Porch Light Health, ensuring that every clinical and leadership decision advances our shared goal of supporting lasting recovery and community wellness.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
• Primarily in-clinic, with flexibility to provide telehealth when needed.

Compensation:

• Exempt Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), holidays, and retirement savings plan.