OTP Medical Provider - Physician, MD

Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally appropriate and compassionate behavioral health treatment, programs and services for children, youth, and families with substance use and mental health disorders. We are on the frontlines:

• Fighting the region's opioid epidemic
• Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness
• Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care
• Specialists in serving the needs of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities
• A family of caring and compassionate providers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Addiction Physician to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). This role is responsible for overseeing medical services provided by our OTP team, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and CARF standards. The Associate Medical Director will report directly to the Corporate Medical Director and Chief Clinical Officer and will manage a team of medical providers, including MDs, ARNPs, and PACs, while ensuring high-quality care for individuals with opioid use disorder. The hours for this position are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday- Friday. The pay for this role is $249,600- $279,500 DOE/annually.

Requirements

• Provide outpatient medical services to individuals with opioid use disorder, including medical assessments, evaluations, and treatment management.
• Supervise and oversee patient care according to federal, state, and CARF guidelines.
• Manage and monitor the medical functions of the OTP branches, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist in the development of program objectives and activities, including quality improvement, clinical innovations, and training.
• Supervise and provide feedback to assigned medical providers and staff.
• Attend and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and participate in workforce activities.
• Serve as an on-call provider when necessary, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure appropriate patient care and well-informed decisions.
• Complete required documentation and reporting for various stakeholders, including CEO and CCO.
• Lead training initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and effective treatment protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry
• WA Department of Health Physician and Surgeon License
• Drug Enforcement Administration license
• Completed an accredited residency training program
• At least 2 years' experience in addiction medicine
• Must be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare credentialing
• Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding the dispensing of methadone or other opioid agonist treatment medications

We offers the following benefits to full and some part-time staff:

• Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance packages.
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12 accrued vacation days for year one, up to 20 days in subsequent years
• 12 days sick leave accrual per year
• Mental Health Day
• 1 Personal Day
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training Allowance/License Reimbursement
• We are also a Second Chance Employer

Please note that this job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required for this position. THS job responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs and evolving job requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce.

Salary Description


$249,600- $279,500 annually DOE