Associate Medical Director

Responsibilities

Assist Medical Director in providing clinical leadership in medical services and input regarding 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 the course of medical and psychiatric care, complications, and referral to other health care professionals. Assist in development, implementation, and review of clinical policies and procedures, ensuring that external and internal quality guidelines and regulatory standards are met. Duties will change depending upon the demand and needs of the organization.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat medical and substance use disorders in individuals referred for treatment. 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 Medical Director with the following:
  
  • Ensure providers adhere to specialty competencies and guidelines of addiction medicine.
  • Identify and support quality assurance and continuous quality improvement and assist in management of performance improvement projects.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and HBF policies and procedures.
  • This position does not have direct reports; however, it may assist with the supervision of staff on a temporary basis if needed.
  • Anticipate areas of conflict and respond to situations that interfere with patient care and participation. Take appropriate action to resolve day-to-day conflicts, patient complaints, and staff concerns.
  • Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives as requested.
  • Assist medical director in managing the treatment and recovery needs of specific patient populations.
  • Support resource utilization management and cost-effective care delivery

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate
• Current license to practice medicine in appropriate state
• Board certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry
• DEA license
• NPI Number
• Current BLS Certification
  • Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Practice in clinical medicine, such as internal medicine, family practice, emergency room medicine, addiction medicine, psychiatry, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in addiction medicine

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is - at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.


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USD $235,842.00 - USD $343,667.00 /Yr.