Medical Director

Culinary Manager

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top 10 Employer in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. If you are a strong culinary leader who thrives in structured, multi-site environments and values purpose-driven work, consider joining our team as a Culinary Manager supporting our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs across Massachusetts.

What We Offer:

• Mission-Driven Impact – Support recovery-focused SUD programs where food service plays a key role in dignity and treatment engagement
• Leadership Responsibility – Direct oversight of multiple kitchens and culinary staff
• Stable, Structured Environment – Clear expectations, defined standards, and operational accountability
• Growth Opportunity – Ability to shape regional kitchen culture, staffing stability, and performance outcomes
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits

What You'll Do:

The Medical Director works collaboratively with BHN's SUD Leadership Team to provide site specific medical supervision and leadership for the programs within the Substance Use Disorder division to ensure that optimum medical care is provided to individuals served who are admitted to the programs.

• Provides leadership and education that is proactive in support of protocols, policies, and procedures for individuals served in all levels of substance use disorder treatment.
• Builds strong multidisciplinary teams that empower staff to collaborate on quality care efforts and supports individuals served in a recovery model.
• Meets standards of the licensed facility, including ensuring physicals are completed every 90 days and within 24 hours at CSS and annually at OTP.
• Responds to on-call consultations regarding admissions and medication protocol 7 days per week, including serving as a back up to the On Call team.
• Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the individual and family based on individual and family needs.
• Educates and mentors medical providers in training (including residents, fellows, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students) in the state of the art of addiction medicine across the ASAM spectrum of care
• Actively supports activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation agency standards (e.g., CARF, DPH (BSAS and DCP), DEA, SAMHSA, MA Board of Registrations, infection control standards etc.).
• Establishes relationships with hospitals, outside medical providers, and other community medical providers to provide a treatment pathway for clients that is low barrier, evidence-based, and improves the health of the community.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience (required)
• Medical license in Massachusetts required, Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, or related field (required)
• Must have current MD license by Massachusetts Board of Registration (required)
• Addiction Medicine Board Certification (preferred)
• Must possess or acquire controlled substance registration application and federal DEA certificate.
• Significant direct medical experience working with adults.
• Two years of sobriety (preferred)
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Must have knowledge of quality assurance and CARF standards

We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Western Massachusetts. Our core values include Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork If you're ready to lead kitchens that support healing and dignity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today at Shift: Part-Time 20-25 hours per week Pay Range: $100,000-$137,000 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.