Compassionate Medical Director- Psychiatry & Addiction (Residential)

Job Description
Seeking a Compassionate Medical Director in Indianapolis, IN

Residential Mental Health & Addiction Medicine Services

Medical Director: A Legacy of Healing and Clinical Excellence

As a Medical Director, you won't just follow protocols-you will be the architect of life-saving clinical pathways and the mentor who elevates an entire team of providers.

You will lead a high-performing team to redefine the standard of care for individuals on their journey to recovery, ensuring that every patient receives the sophisticated, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment they deserve.

The Impact You Will Make:

Clinical Visionary & Patient Champion

You will serve as the primary clinical authority, ensuring that every patient receives evidence-based, compassionate care. By collaborating directly with the CMO, you will:

• Definethe Standard of Care: Shape and refine SUD policies and clinicalpathways that align with ASAM Criteria, ensuring our facility remains a"gold standard" institution.
• Bethe Clinical Heartbeat: Through daily and weekly rounding, you providethe specialized oversight necessary for complex withdrawal management andresidential care, directly influencing successful patient outcomes andlong-term recovery.
• Guardianof Safety: Act as the lead physician for urgent medical conditions,providing the calm, expert leadership required during critical moments toensure patient stabilization and safety.

Architect of Clinical Talent

You won't just manage a team; you will build a legacy of clinical excellence. Your leadership of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs) involves:

• Mentorship& Growth: Moving beyond basic supervision to provide deep clinicalmentorship and case reviews that empower APPs to practice at the top oftheir licenses.
• OperationalContinuity: Ensuring that patient care never falters by providingexpert coverage and oversight, creating a stable and supportiveenvironment for your clinical staff.

Interdisciplinary Synergy & Operational Excellence

A facility is only as strong as its communication. You will be the bridge between medicine, nursing, and operations:

• Leadingthe Interdisciplinary Team (IDT): You will facilitate weekly meetingsthat break down silos, ensuring that every department-from nursing toclinical-is aligned on a single, patient-centered goal.
• DrivingHigh-Performance Results: Partner with leadership to influence KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs). Your insights will directly improve patientthroughput, safety metrics, and the overall efficiency of the facility.

Guardian of Quality and Sustainability

Your expertise ensures the organization remains ethically sound, financially healthy, and regulatory compliant:

• QualityAssurance: Through meticulous documentation audits and peer reviews,you uphold the integrity of our clinical records, ensuring we meet thehighest standards for coding, billing, and patient safety.
• UtilizationManagement: You will be the clinical voice in payer communications andmedical necessity reviews, ensuring our patients receive the full scope ofcare they require.
• RegulatoryLeadership: Lead the charge in accreditation readiness (CARF, JointCommission), positioning the facility as a beacon of compliance andclinical integrity in the behavioral health industry.

Requirements

Education : Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

Board Certification : Addiction Medicine (ABPM) or Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP/ABPN).

Licensure : unrestricted medical license (or eligible) in the state of practice and DEA license with controlled substance prescribing authority.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Director or equivalent physician leadership role within a residential or inpatient treatment setting.
• Expertise in the treatment of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of ASAM Criteria, regulatory requirements, and payer expectations.

Benefits

Benefits : Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), HSA & FSA, PTO, Sick Time & Holiday pay & much more!

Pay : Starting at $280,000, our client in Indiana offers a unique opportunity where physicians can strengthen patient care by utilizing professional billing.


This model strengthens patient care by allowing physicians to spend more time with complex patients, provide timely interventions, and deliver higher touch medical oversight, leading to safer, more individualized treatment and creates a additional income.