Medical Director for NY Substance Use Disorder Facility (MD, DO, Addictionologist)

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Do you work for a company that no longer aligns with your core values?

Have you dreamt of working in a “true” team environment, where collaborating and working together for the greater good of the company are the expectation?

Are you tired of giving 100% everyday, only to feel undervalued and unappreciated?

If so, YOU DESERVE BETTER… and our families and our patients deserve better!

We’re on a mission to bring together the best, most talented and caring, authentic individuals to create a world-class mission-centered behavioral health organization, focused on doing it the right way...

If you really want to make a difference in addiction treatment and be a happier, healthier version of yourself, we’d love to align with you!

BriteLife Recovery strives to be the preeminent provider for those living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create the strongest foundation possible, built on empathy, safety and trust, in a picturesque environment, for our clients and their families to begin the healing process. BriteLife is currently open in Hanover, PA, Hilton Head Island, SC, and West Kill, NY.

What we provide you!!

Comprehensive Benefits Package :  Enjoy a fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network, ensuring your health needs are met with ease and quality.

Additional Insurance Coverage :  Access dental / vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, cancer insurance, and life insurance for comprehensive protection.

Generous Leave Policy :   Benefit from 40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually, supporting your work-life balance and well-being.

Holiday Benefits :  Salaried employees receive 9 paid holidays, while hourly workers earn time and a half for holidays worked.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :  Gain access to emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services through our comprehensive EAP.

Shift Differential :   Receive additional compensation for your dedication with our shift differential program.

Staff Development :  Engage in our solid staff development program, fostering continuous growth and skill enhancement.

Supportive Environment :   Thrive in a great working environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.

Career Growth :   Explore endless growth opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives but also in the recovery community.

Continual Education :   Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

And More : Discover even more benefits and perks that make BriteLife Recovery a rewarding place to work.

What you will be doing?

The Medical director will have a critical role in managing and treating individuals with addiction. Core duties involve evaluating, diagnosing, and treating clients with substance abuse disorders. You will use a combination of medical knowledge and psychological interventions to create customized treatment plans. These plans can include medication management for addiction, oversight of detoxification processes, and ongoing medical supervision during recovery. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, therapists, and support staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment. The objective is to address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, aiding clients in achieving sustained recovery and overall well-being.

What tasks are required?

The Medical Director shall oversee the development and revision of medial policies, procedures and ongoing training for matters such as routine medical care, specialized services and medical and psychiatric emergency care and supervision of medical staff.

As a senior member of our BriteLife at New York team, you will act as a key partner working with our Corporate Advisory Board, and project leadership for recruitment and retention of medical staff.

Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises all medical staff functions. Conducts Performance Appraisals for assigned medical staff. May serve as direct supervisor for mid-level prescribing clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and / or Physician Assistants).

Demonstrate the BriteLife mission, purpose, values, and beliefs using trauma informed language and during contact with internal and external stakeholders.

Make use of management practices including empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties, frequent feedback focusing on positive and problematic aspects of performance and other management practices consistent with continuous quality improvement.

What we need from you?

Currently licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York to perform the scope of responsibilities set forth in the NY state regulations.

Certified by ASAM / ABAM

DEA X-Waiver (federal DATA 2000 waiver)

Demonstrated computer proficiency.

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.