Associate Medical Director

Responsibilities Assist the Medical Director in providing clinical leadership for medical services, including input on the type, level of intensity, and quality of care for detox, residential, and day‑treatment patients within the Hazelden Betty Ford Continuum. Consult with staff regarding medical and psychiatric care course, complications, and referrals to other health care professionals. Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical policies and procedures, ensuring external and internal quality guidelines and regulatory standards are met. Assess, diagnose, and treat medical and substance use disorders in individuals referred for treatment and provide consultation services to professional staff. Collaborate with treatment teams in the assessment and treatment of patients. Provide information and support to help educate patients, customers, residents, fellows, and staff regarding substance use and other health issues. Meet organizational requirements for staffing and productivity. Assist the Medical Director with: Ensuring providers adhere to specialty competencies and addiction‑medicine guidelines. Identifying and supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement, and assisting in performance‑improvement projects. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and HBF policies and procedures. Offering temporary supervision of staff when needed. Anticipating conflicts and resolving day‑to‑day issues that interfere with patient care. Contributing to strategic and operational initiatives as requested. Managing treatment and recovery needs of specific patient populations. Supporting resource utilization management and cost‑effective care delivery. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (M.D., D.O.). Current license to practice medicine in the appropriate state. Board‑certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry. DEA license. NPI number. Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Practice in clinical medicine, such as internal medicine, family practice, emergency room medicine, addiction medicine, psychiatry, etc. Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience in addiction medicine. Overview The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization that serves nearly 25,000 people annually across 17 treatment sites and over 1,600 employees. It focuses on prevention, education, research, advocacy, and evidence‑based treatment approaches. Benefits Competitive health, dental, and vision plans. Retirement savings plan with employer match. Paid time‑off. Tuition reimbursement. Salary USD $235,842.00 – USD $343,667.00 per year. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We value diversity and inclusion and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation