Medical Director

Project Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 284,000 - 405,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Hospitality seeks a Medical Director (Part-Time) for PREP Center, Staten Island, NY. Responsibilities include medical clearances, physical exams, MAT management, and regulatory compliance within OASAS guidelines. On-call with flexible onsite hours, supporting comprehensive client care.

The role requires NYS Medical License, Board Certification with Data 2000 Waiver, and experience in addiction treatment. EMR and e-prescribing proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS Medical License and be Board Certified with a Data 2000 Waiver.
• Addiction Medicine board certification preferred.
• Experience with EMR and e-prescribing systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical clearances for new admissions to determine medical appropriateness.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations per OASAS regulations and policy.
• Provide ongoing medical assessment and management for residents in treatment.
• Evaluate, prescribe, and manage MAT medications.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in EHR and MARs.

Skills

On-call flexibility

Clinical leadership

Workload prioritization

Chemical dependency experience

Team collaboration

Education

NYS Medical License

Board Certification with Data 2000 Waiver

Addiction Medicine certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

E-prescribe system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PREP Center - Staten Island, NY 10304Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: PhDSalary Range: $250.00 - $250.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: ConsultantMedical Director (Part-Time)

Medical Director – OASAS 820 Residential and Article 32 Outpatient Program

Responsibilities

• Complete medical clearances for all new admissions to the Article 32 Outpatient Program to determine medical appropriateness for treatment.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations for all admissions to the OASAS 820 Residential Treatment Program in accordance with OASAS regulations and agency policy.
• Provide ongoing medical assessment, monitoring, and management for clients in OASAS residential treatment, including those experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms.
• Evaluate, prescribe, and manage Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), including Ancillary Withdrawal Management, as clinically indicated.
• Conduct monthly reviews of client medical charts and Medication Administration Records (MARs) to ensure safe medication practices, regulatory compliance, and quality of care.
• Educate clients regarding their medical conditions, substance use disorders, prescribed medications, treatment options, and recovery goals.
• Support clients in developing the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to promote recovery, improve treatment adherence, and reduce the risk of relapse.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and support to nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and be available for consultation regarding urgent clinical situations, including limited after-hours calls when necessary.
• Collaborate with the treating Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NPP), nursing staff, counselors, and community healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, integrated, and comprehensive client care.
• Complete all required medical documentation, assessments, treatment orders, and regulatory paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation within the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Case Record System and electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) platform.
• Ensure medical services are provided in compliance with OASAS regulations, Article 32 requirements, applicable federal and New York State laws, accreditation standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, medical staff meetings, and program development activities as assigned.
• Serve as the medical resource for the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing consultation on medical and addiction-related issues to support optimal client outcomes

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE:

• Position requires a valid NYS Medical License and must be Board Certified with a Data 2000 Waiver
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine preferred
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) software and E-Prescribe
• Position requires on-call hours with flexible onsite hours
• Previous experience in a chemical dependency treatment environment preferred
• Clinical and managerial skills needed
• Need to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed

In addition, the Medical Director shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve.