Medical Director - Addiction Medicine & Mental Health Services

Job Description

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a Medical Director to lead our Addiction Medicine and Mental Health Services program in Newport Beach, CA! Hoag is a renown Integrated Hospital System that provides a full-spectrum of care from detox to inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient recovery—patients receive consistent, connected treatment. Hoag is ranked #2 nationally in addiction medicine patient outcomes. Hoag offers an environment that supports innovative & evidence-based medicine. Our programs are rooted in the latest research, with personalized care plans. Patient outcomes are out top priority. This role involve clinical care and also the opportunity to lead strategic growth initiatives. Hoag is positioned for expansion, with leadership committed to unifying services and elevating care standards.

Duties:

• The Medical Director for Addition Medicine and Mental Health Services is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director for establishing Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as a center of excellence in addition medicine and mental health care. The role oversees the strategic development, integration, and delivery of service across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based settings.
• Designing and implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs that support individuals across the continuum of care for substance abuse and mental health conditions.
• Enhancing access to integrated behavioral health services, including education, prevention, treatment, recovery, support, and crisis intervention.
• Expanding and improving clinical services for patients and families with a focus on quality, safety, and outcomes.
• Clinical oversight over direct medical services and multidisciplinary teams including supervision of clinical protocols, coordination of integrated care pathways, compliance with regulatory standards and promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Provide professional leadership, mentorship, and development of providers through clinical guidance, performance coaching and fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and excellence in addiction medicine and mental health care.
• Leading education and outreach initiatives to raise awareness and reduce stigma around addictions and mental health targeting both the community and mental healthcare professional.
• Clinical coverage will be required as part of the team and leadership role.

Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package inclusive of: Base guaranteed salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefit package inclusive of: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (with employer match), PTO, CME stipend
• Opportunity to join the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA
• Opportunity to build the premiere addiction medicine and mental health program in Southern California
• Opportunity to interface with key stakeholders and community leaders
• Excellent opportunity for an individual poised to take the next step in their professional career

Requirements:

• Ideal candidate would possess a minimum 10 years administrative and clinical experience in addiction medicine and health services
• Proven leadership in addiction within a treatment center, department, division or hospital
• Experience designing and implementing performance management systems in complex operational environments
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with insurance reimbursement, coding and laws and regulation affecting the provision of substance use and mental health in California
• Knowledge of DHCS licensing and certification
• Preferred: Advanced training or degree in medical leadership and management (MPH, MBA, MMM, fellowship in leadership, etc.)
• CA Medical License
• Board Certified Psychiatrist
• Fellowship Trained in Addiction Medicine & Board Certified in Preventative Medicine (Addiction Medicine) preferred.

Contact:

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

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