Health Care Practitioner

Physician – Detox & Substance Use Treatment

The Physician is responsible for providing medical care and oversight for clients undergoing detoxification and treatment for substance use disorders. This role includes conducting medical assessments, managing withdrawal symptoms, prescribing appropriate medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, evidence-based treatment and successful recovery outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments and evaluations upon client admission
• Develop individualized detoxification and treatment plans based on medical history and substance use assessment
• Prescribe and oversee withdrawal management medications and other medical treatments within established clinical guidelines
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Evaluate and manage withdrawal symptoms using standardized tools (e.g., CIWA, COWS)
• Provide medical intervention during emergencies and crisis situations as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Counselors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate transitions between levels of care
• Educate clients on withdrawal management, medication use, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and peer review activities
• Provide health education and clinical guidance to facility staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or a related specialty preferred
• Experience treating patients with substance use disorders and detoxification management preferred
• Strong knowledge of withdrawal management protocols, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and evidence-based addiction care
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining regulatory compliance