Medical Director

Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 241,000 - 276,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat monthly consulting fee for 20–25h

Intake/visit stipend

Job summary

Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking a Medical Director to oversee addiction medicine services at Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health in Rochester, MN. The role involves medical leadership, policy development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, effective treatment.

The position is a contracted consultancy of 20–25 hours per month, with an hourly pay range of $175–$200. Additional stipends apply for intakes or follow-up visits in a coordinated care model.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Doctor license in MN.
• Board certification in an applicable medical specialty; Addiction Medicine/Addiction Psychiatry preferred.
• Current DEA registration and controlled substance credentials.
• CAQH credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for addiction treatment services and withdrawal management.
• Establish and review medical policies, treatment protocols, and admission criteria.
• Supervise physicians and collaborate with APPs as required.
• Partner with nursing and clinical leadership to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in QI activities and medical record reviews.
• Ensure licensing, accreditation, documentation and prescribing compliance.
• Educate staff on addiction medicine, withdrawal management and safety.
• Maintain availability for medical consultation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MN MD license

Board certification

DEA registration

CAQH

Job description

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Medical Director

Administration Consultant Management Rochester, MN, US

Salary Range: $175.00 To $200.00 Hourly

Organization: Sunshine Behavioral Health - Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health
Location: 77 Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN
Schedule: Contracted hours with agreed-upon availability

About the Opportunity

Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a Medical Director overseeing addiction medicine services. This physician will provide medical leadership, support safe and effective treatment, and collaborate with nursing, clinical, and operational leaders to deliver coordinated care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical oversight for addiction treatment services, including withdrawal management and medication management, as applicable to the program.

Establish and review medical policies, treatment protocols, admission criteria, and procedures for transfer to a higher level of care.

Provide physician supervision, consultation, and collaboration for advanced practice providers, consistent with applicable requirements.

Partner with nursing and clinical leadership to address patient needs, medical concerns, and continuity of care.

Participate in quality improvement activities, medical record reviews, incident reviews, and efforts to improve patient outcomes.

Support compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, documentation, and prescribing requirements.

Provide staff education on addiction medicine, withdrawal management, medication safety, and related topics.

Maintain agreed-upon availability for medical consultation.

Qualifications

Active Medical Doctor license in MN.

Individual NPI number

Board certification in an applicable medical specialty; certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry strongly preferred.

Experience treating substance use disorders, managing withdrawal, and prescribing medications for addiction treatment.

Current DEA registration and applicable controlled substance prescribing credentials.

Current CAQH

Prior medical leadership experience in residential, inpatient, or other behavioral health treatment settings preferred.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to meet facility credentialing requirements and maintain professional liability coverage

Compensation Package:

Flat fee for 20-25 hours per month of consultation

Additional stipend for any intakes or follow up visits provided for clients.