Associate Medical Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director provides vision, implementation and ongoing direction for a specific medical program as assigned, while collaborating with the Director Team on leadership tasks across medical programs to ensure cross‑coverage and support for essential medical department functions. Programs include Medically Monitored Residential Services (MMR) & Inpatient Withdrawal Management, MAT services (Medication for Addiction Treatment) across levels of care, and Physical Health Services. The Associate Medical Director is an integral part of a collaborative leadership team that includes the Director of Psychiatric Services, Medical Operations Director, Chief Medical Officer, and the Medical Department management team to support Fora Health’s mission of providing whole‑person care for those with substance use disorders. Expected allocation of time is approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Providing direct patient care in MMR, Withdrawal Management, and MAT services as needed Formulating treatment plans for patients and communicating with nurses and case managers regarding the implementation of medical orders and ongoing assessment Collaborating with the Director of Access and community partners to develop, expand and maintain efficient pathways into Fora medical services Reviewing medical referrals to Medically Monitored Residential Program and communicating with referents, including hospitals and outpatient settings Expanding the MMR program to include patients on IV antibiotics, with complex wound care needs, and those newly dependent on insulin Providing clinical education to nurses Sharing overnight phone calls with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director & Associate Medical Directors, typically one week per month Supervising and mentoring medical learners throughout their rotations at Fora Providing education to patients about medications and treatment options Collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Leadership team on development and implementation of new programs Collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer on writing and revising policies & procedures, creating and maintaining EMR order sets, and addressing grievances & incident reports Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate ethical behaviors by adhering to established professional codes of ethics that define the professional context within which the counselor works, in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client Adhere to Federal and State laws and agency policies and procedures regarding the treatment of substance use disorders Recognize the importance of individual differences that influence client behavior and apply this understanding to clinical practice Maintain current addiction counselor certification or QMHP privileging Maintain healthy boundaries with clients and their families

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend staff meetings as scheduled Complete additional trainings in a timely manner Lead special projects and other assigned duties Participate in ongoing supervision and consultation Attend and participate in all staff meetings, including medical department and leadership meetings Attending all supervision meetings as assigned Maintain and strengthen good working relationships with members of other departments Maintain cleanliness and safety of work environment Perform related tasks as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Associate Medical Director reports to the Medical Director The Associate Medical Director works interdependently as a member of a program clinical team and collaborates with other agency staff

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

This position has supervisory duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Licensed MD, DO, NP, PA, ND MD/DO must be board certified in Addiction Medicine or obtain certification within one year of hire; fellowship training strongly preferred NP must be CARN‑AP certified or obtain certification within one year of hire Experience in prescribing buprenorphine required At least 3 years of direct post‑training patient care experience in primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine or urgent care required Experience in withdrawal management required Experience in program development preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) Detail‑oriented and organized 3 years of direct post‑training patient care experience required Demonstrated effectiveness in presenting ideas and conveying concepts to individuals or groups of varying educational, cultural and experiential levels Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, community, and staff Ability to work collaboratively with patients and program staff, treating everyone with respect and dignity Strong written and organizational skills to complete documentation Effective communication in writing and verbally Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Displays initiative and problem‑solving skills Basic knowledge of substance‑use disorders Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self‑awareness Intermediate understanding of mental health disorders and symptom presentation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

For employees with a history of substance use disorder, Fora Health’s policy requires certification of a minimum of six months of sobriety for this position Ability to pass pre‑employment or for‑cause drug tests Ability to pass DHS criminal background check Regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts Documentation of tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non‑communicability

WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged use of computer Position requires on‑call availability to respond to emergency situations during off‑duty hours, including via cell phone Position generally works in an indoor office environment with infrequent travel between sites or special events Position may require overtime, including evening and weekend work Possible exposure to communicable diseases such as COVID, tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, C, and HIV Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, disabled or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families Exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals; personal protective equipment provided Fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Fora Health Inc