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Medical Director
Medical Director
Location: Hybrid - Springfield, Massachusetts
Department: Medical
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Boca Recovery Center
Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts; we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery.
Position Overview
Boca Recovery Center is seeking a Licensed M.D. ,Addictionologist, Medical Director position at a medical detox and residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The ideal candidate would be a licensed physician in The State of Massachusetts with experience in behavioral health and substance use disorders in an inpatient detox and residential level of care.
Our Springfield MA location specializes in medical detoxification and residential treatment, providing a structured and supportive environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
Essential Duties And Responsibility
Perform and complete history, psychiatric and/or physical examination to each new client within timelines stipulated in the facility policy and procedure manual and in accordance with Massachusetts State licensing standards.
Responsible for assuring that arrangements are made for follow-up services that reflect the findings or risk factors discovered during medical assessments.
Ensure that clients are referred to specialists when the medical needs of a client cannot be met by the providers of the addiction treatment center.
Supervise detoxification treatment services that includes programs, services, functions, and resources necessary to meet the addiction treatment requirements of all clients.
Develop, implement, and monitor drug specific detoxification protocols.
Administrative oversight of the agency medical and pharmacological treatment.
Monitor and ensure the provision of all prescribed drugs and medically necessary pharmaceutical services. The Physician shall ensure pharmaceutical services and prescription drugs are in accordance with all Federal and State laws and regulations including, but not limited to the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations and the Massachusetts Drug Enforcement Agency.
Designate in writing, a physician to act in the absence of the medical director and assuring that either the medical or designated physician is always available to the facility and staff.
Work collaboratively with other designated medical staff APRN and/or PA with written signed collaborative agreements including prescriptive authority. In accordance with Rule 848 IAC 5-1-1 - Initial Authority to Prescribe Legend Drugs
Ensure that drug utilization reviews are appropriately conducted and documented as outlined in the policy and procedure manual and to specifically indicate the use/do not use abbreviations list and look alike/sound alike medications.
Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the Clients' right to confidentiality of medical information.
Ensure that the client's rights and responsibilities are communicated to the agency, clients, and providers.
Maintain procedures for monitoring the coordination of care provided to clients, including but not limited to all medically necessary services delivered both within and outside the addiction treatment agency. Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge And Abilities Required
Extensive substance abuse medical treatment experience specifically inpatient detoxification.
Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to work with computers and possess good time management skills.
Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Requirements
License, Certifications, And Qualifications
licensed MD or DO in the State of Massachusetts, with unrestricted licenses to practice medicine.
Psychiatrist preferred
Doctoral Degree
Board Certified or eligible in any residency will be considered
Board certified or eligible in Addiction Medicine preferred
Sufficient knowledge and expertise to competently provide care in accordance with the applicable standard of practice in a detoxification treatment setting.
Knowledge of addictions, addiction treatment, primary care, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders treatment.
Current DEA license, X-Waiver, unrestricted.
ASAM/ABAM Certification preferred
Schedule & Commitment
On-site 1 day per week (flexible scheduling available).
Position does not require full-time commitment.
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