Medical Director - Psychiatrist

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation within 48 hours of admission for each assigned patient, documenting DSM5TR diagnoses, risk assessment (including suicide/self-harm and violence), and treatment plan.
• Conduct and document in EMR follow up progress notes.
• Initiate and manage medication assisted treatment (MAT) (e.g., buprenorphine, methadone per facility policy, naltrexone) and psychopharmacology for cooccurring disorders.
• Provide withdrawal management using standardized protocols (e.g., CIWA-Ar, COWS) and adjunctive medications as indicated.
• Order and interpret appropriate labs/diagnostics; coordinate psychiatric/medical comorbidity care with nursing and clinical staff.
• Conduct risk assessments (suicide, violence, capacity) and provide emergent evaluations as required.
• Document all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the EMR.

Interdisciplinary Care & Teamwork

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Consult with other physicians/clinicians about each patient’s needs; refer to specialists, as necessary.
• Lead or participate in daily team rounds, case reviews, and discharge planning.
• Attend medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical staff and Utilization Review.
• Actively participate on clinical/medical committees as requested by the facility ED or Medical Director, provide education, and contribute to quality review.

Compliance, Quality & Professional Standards

• Comply with all applicable laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
• Meet and maintain facility credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and regulatory compliant documentation.
• Uphold the policies and procedures of [Facility Name] and American Addiction Centers.
• Establish positive, professional relationships with the local medical community and within the organization.
• Consistently demonstrate effective teamwork, excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, and a positive customer service attitude.
• Maintain the highest ethical and moral standards among all employees, contractors, and patients.

Other Duties

• Willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facility Medical Director.

Education/ Experience:

• MD or DO with completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Psychiatry.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychiatry in [State].
• Current, unrestricted DEA Certification.
• Current BLS Certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Board Certification or eligibility (ABPN) required within 24 months of hire.
• Experience with SUD and cooccurring disorders in inpatient or residential settings preferred.
• Fellowship training or significant experience in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive care.
• Evidence based psychopharmacology and MAT expertise.
• Strong risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and de-escalation skills.
• Effective communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
• Computer literate with ability to utilize EMR system.

Physical Requirements

“AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees.  The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws”

• Prolonged sitting at a desk
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.  American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.