Senior Medical Director, Substance Use Programs

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 227,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Substance Use Medical Director serves as a senior clinical advisor within Behavioral Health Services, applying addiction medicine expertise to issues affecting Substance Use services and reports to the Associate Commissioner of Substance Use Programs.

Areas of focus include clinical standards, service design, provider expectations, program operations, quality and utilization considerations, policy implementation, and related regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Experience with addiction medicine and related behavioral health matters.
• Ability to interpret clinical standards, service delivery expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems-level input on SUD-related matters and program design.
• Interpret policies, rules, standards, and regulatory guidance for SUD services.
• Collaborate across committees and cross-system activities requiring clinical expertise.

Skills

Addiction medicine

Clinical standards

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board certification in Addiction Medicine preferred

Job description

The Substance Use Medical Director serves as a senior clinical advisor within Behavioral Health Services, applying addiction medicine expertise to issues affecting Substance Use services and reports to the Associate Commissioner of Substance Use Programs.

Areas of focus include clinical standards, service design, provider expectations, program operations, quality and utilization considerations, policy implementation, and related regulatory matters.