Medical Director – Psychiatry & Addiction Care

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Largo, FL seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical and administrative leadership for all medical and psychiatric services, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Florida-licensed MD/DO with at least three years of post-graduate practice, preferably with addiction treatment experience, and the ability to supervise physicians and APRNs and coordinate care across teams.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate clinical practice, including psychiatric residency.
• Experience in addiction treatment and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Florida-licensed allopathic or osteopathic psychiatrist.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical oversight of all medical and psychiatric services, including supervision of physicians and APRNs and QA activities.
• Develop, review, and approve medical policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements, including medical documentation and clinical approvals.
• Monitor quality of care through peer review, chart audits, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct medical and psychiatric evaluations, physical exams, and mental status exams as needed.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and evaluate effectiveness.
• Facilitate withdrawal management and inpatient admissions when clinically indicated.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate care with nursing and program leadership.
• Provide consultation to third-party payors when necessary to support access to care.
• Participate in agency committees and strategic planning initiatives.
• Represent the organization in community, legislative, and professional settings.
• Serve as the responsible physician for Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services in accordance with 42 CFR Part 8 and applicable state regulations.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Largo, FL seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical and administrative leadership for all medical and psychiatric services, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Florida-licensed MD/DO with at least three years of post-graduate practice, preferably with addiction treatment experience, and the ability to supervise physicians and APRNs and coordinate care across teams.