Medical Director — SUD & Mental Health (Scranton)

Provive Wellness; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Provive Wellness in Scranton, PA seeks a Medical Director to provide physician-level oversight for the SUD and MH programs at the Scranton site. The role holds ultimate clinical decision-making authority and focuses on higher-acuity clients, leading treatment teams and supervising Nurse Practitioners.

The position requires MD or DO with PA licensure, board certification in Addiction Medicine or Psychiatry preferred, and active DEA registration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Active unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility).
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or related specialty preferred.
• Active DEA registration; buprenorphine/MOUD prescribing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as physician of record for the Scranton site, directing all medical decisions.
• Lead care for higher-acuity clients requiring physician-level assessment and intervention.
• Oversee medical evaluations, medication management, and complex treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with SUD and MH licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead treatment team meetings and guide clinical decision-making across disciplines.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and review NP documentation and orders.
• Collaborate with staff to align plans with client needs and program goals.
• Stay current on best practices and regulatory changes affecting SUD/MH treatment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

SUD/MH expertise

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Medical decision making

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification: Addiction Medicine or Psychiatry

Job description

Provive Wellness in Scranton, PA seeks a Medical Director to provide physician-level oversight for the SUD and MH programs at the Scranton site. The role holds ultimate clinical decision-making authority and focuses on higher-acuity clients, leading treatment teams and supervising Nurse Practitioners.

The position requires MD or DO with PA licensure, board certification in Addiction Medicine or Psychiatry preferred, and active DEA registration.