Director, Medical Services

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Director to join our Medical Services Team — a strategic, forward-thinking Director who can blend professional skills with purpose-driven passion.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you’re a Medical Director who’s as passionate about people as you are about performance, Ashley Addiction Treatment is where you can make a real difference.

Apply today and help us transform lives — including your own.

At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we believe healing happens when compassion meets innovation. Founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew addiction treatment should care for the whole person —not just the disease—Ashley continues to live its mission:

“To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.”

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Ashley, we take care of our people as passionately as we take care of our patients. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive, rewarding benefits package that supports your well-being and growth:

Total Rewards & Perks

• PTO: Generous PTO policy.
• Paid Holidays: Up to seven annually, based on hire date.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Starting the first of the month after hire.
• Generous HRA contribution with medical plan enrollment.
• 401(k) with Company Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 6%.
• FSA Eligibility for pre-tax savings.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability .
• Buy-Up Life Insurance with spouse/child coverage options.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually after one year.
• Wellness Perks: On-site gym, tranquil 1-mile walking loop, and discounts on Massage & Acupuncture services.
• Perks & Discounts: Movie tickets, theme parks, events, online shopping, and more via Life Mart.
• Spiritual & Emotional Wellbeing: Daily non-denominational services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Community: Employee events, inclusive culture, and 147 acres of peaceful waterfront property.

Your Impact

As our Director, Medical Services, you’ll be an integral part of Ashley’s Leadership Team — ensuring that every dollar supports our mission of recovery, renewal, and hope. You’ll:

• Patient assessment and treatment, medical reviews, medical documentation, patient education.
• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of medical services, including nursing services throughout the Ashley continuum.
• Meet assigned responsibility and outcomes for accreditation bodies, i.e. Maryland Department of Health and The Joint Commission.
• Assist staff in use of approved quality/performance improvement processes. Serve as an advocate for the integration of research results, both internal and external as a means of improving organizational practice and process.
• Collaborate with other leaders throughout the Ashley Continuum to ensure coordinated delivery of services; interface with the Clinical, Business Development, Finance, and Intake departments.
• In partnership with Human Resources, will be responsible for the overall success in talent management: sourcing, acquiring, assessing, developing (on boarding; training in adult learning; leadership development) and retaining staff.
• Complete performance appraisals on all direct reports.
• Assist in the development, execution and ongoing monitoring of operational budgets and facility performance objectives.
• Medical Department Activities – Attends Medical Staff meetings and daily Medical Rounds. Represents the Medical and Nursing Staff in clinical team meetings as assigned. Represents Ashley at outside events as needed. Assists with special Medical Staff projects as needed.
• Provides professional medical and technical expertise, as needed, to non-physician providers for all medical and addiction related issues
• Reviews the charts of high risk and medically complex patients prior to admission to assess their appropriateness for admission
• Provides Medical supervision and technical oversight to all non-physician medical providers

What You Bring

• Physician (MD or DO) – Licensed in Maryland
• Board Certified through the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Maryland CDS License and DEA License obsolete requirement
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Flexibility and good negotiation skills
• Current BLS Certification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Reader (Preferred)
• Prior experience in Addiction Medicine this is requirement for a medical director
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Aware of, and sensitive to, how race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and economic status influence behavioral health and recovery

Our Commitment

Every team member at Ashley:

• Model and reinforce our mission, values, and culture of excellence.
• Protects patient privacy and upholds HIPAA compliance.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.
• Contributes with compassion, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose.

Ashley, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) / Veterans / Disabled Employer