Substance Use Disorder Medical Director

Who is Athra System? 

Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to offering a wide array of behavioral health services and solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services to provide clinical leadership for a growing network of residential treatment centers, medical detoxification units, withdrawal management programs, and outpatient substance use treatment services. This physician leader will oversee the delivery of evidence-based addiction medicine while partnering with operational leadership to improve patient outcomes, support providers, and advance clinical quality across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician with expertise in addiction medicine, detoxification, and the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide medical oversight for residential treatment, medical detoxification, withdrawal management, and outpatient substance use disorder programs.
• Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols for the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ensure appropriate medical management of detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and ongoing addiction care.
• Provide physician consultation for complex clinical cases.
• Support continuity of care across all levels of addiction treatment.

Medical Staff Leadership

• Supervise and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers delivering addiction medicine services.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing provider development.
• Conduct physician peer reviews and clinical performance evaluations.
• Promote collaboration among multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• • Joint Commission standards
  • CMS regulations
  • State licensing requirements
  • DEA regulations
  • HIPAA
  • 42 CFR Part 2
  • Accreditation standards
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in medical staff committees, utilization review, and peer review activities.
• Prepare facilities for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.

Program Development

• Assist in the development and expansion of addiction treatment programs, including:
• • Medical detoxification
  • Residential treatment
  • Partial hospitalization (PHP)
  • Intensive outpatient (IOP)
  • Outpatient medication management
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Evaluate emerging treatment models and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.

Operational Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership, facility administrators, nursing leadership, and behavioral health teams to improve operational performance and patient outcomes.
• Support initiatives focused on patient throughput, length of stay, treatment engagement, and successful discharge planning.
• Assist with development of clinical workflows and standardized treatment protocols.

Administrative Leadership

• Participate in executive leadership meetings and medical staff committees.
• Review adverse events, incident reports, and quality metrics.
• Develop policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines related to addiction medicine.
• Support strategic planning and clinical growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in multiple states).
• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience treating substance use disorders.
• Minimum three years of physician leadership or medical director experience.
• Experience managing patients in detoxification, residential treatment, or inpatient addiction medicine settings.
• Strong knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.

• Experience working with residential treatment centers, detoxification facilities, and behavioral health organizations.
• Experience with program development and regulatory compliance.
• DEA X-Waiver experience (if applicable under current regulations) and expertise with evidence-based MAT protocols.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage or salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for by company
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment