Medical Director | Live Well Behavioral Health | Louisiana

• Provide medical oversight and leadership for all clinical programs, ensuring adherence to evidence-based addiction and behavioral health treatment standards
  
• Develop, review, and approve clinical and medical protocols, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and detoxification procedures
  
• Be on-site as needed for the management of psychiatric and medical needs of clients across applicable levels of care
  
• Maintain on-call availability 24 hours per day, seven days per week, in compliance with Louisiana staffing requirements for Mental Health PHP, Mental Health IOP, and ASAM Level II.1 (Intensive Outpatient) programs
  
• Remain within one hour of the facility at all times to fulfill on-duty obligations when on call, per Louisiana regulatory definition
  
• Offer consultative support to clinical and prescribing staff on complex medical and pharmacological issues
  
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, including DEA, HIPAA, and Louisiana Department of Health regulations
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews as needed
  
• Collaborate with executive leadership to promote clinical excellence, safety, and quality improvement
  
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to medical and behavioral health personnel
  

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Louisiana (required)
  
• Must meet one of the following Louisiana Department of Health Medical Director qualifications:
  
• • Is a licensed addiction specialist (board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a subspecialty in addiction psychiatry, or certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association); or
    
  • Is board-eligible or board-certified, has a minimum of two years of qualifying experience in treating addictive disorders, and maintains a consulting relationship with an addiction specialist
    
• Minimum of two years of qualifying experience in treating psychiatric or addictive disorders, per Louisiana BHSP core staffing standards
  
• Must reside within one hour of the facility to fulfill on-call and on-site availability requirements per Louisiana BHSP regulations
  
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or behavioral health
  
• Proven ability to lead and advise within a multidisciplinary treatment environment
  
• Proficiency in electronic health records and telehealth platforms
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making skills
  

Benefits

• Limited part-time hours (estimated 4-8 hours per week)
  
• On-call availability required 24 hours per day, seven days per week, per Louisiana staffing requirements for PHP, IOP, and ASAM Level II.1 programs
  
• Must be able to be on-site within one hour when called to duty
  
• Hourly Range: $150 to $250 per hour, commensurate with experience
  

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Public Holidays)
  
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
  
• Training and Development
  
  
  This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Live Well Behavioral Health in Louisiana.