Care Partners
The Addiction Medical Director leads clinical operations and a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based addiction treatment and withdrawal management services. The role involves direct patient care, supervision and training of clinical staff, performance management, and participation in policy development across LA County residential and withdrawal management programs.
Key Responsibilities
- • Provide on-site leadership across LA County programs per schedule and as needed.
- • Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate behavioral health and medical services.
- • Mentor and support providers; represent programs in county and funder meetings.
- • Promote high-quality care and operational excellence.
- • Oversee and deliver addiction treatment and withdrawal management services.
- • Provide MAT, clinical supervision, and peer review for medical staff.
- • Ensure quality, compliant, and efficient patient care in coordination with nursing and leadership.
- • Review charts, sign clinical documents, and maintain availability for consultation.
- • Approximately 60% administrative and 40% clinical responsibilities (ratio may be adjusted as needed).
- • Participate in clinical committees, audits, and quality improvement efforts.
- • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and funder regulations.
- • Support provider performance evaluations, training, and workflow optimization.
- • Maintain accurate, timely clinical records per agency and regulatory standards.
- • Develop and monitor treatment plans and ensure proper documentation.
Required
- • M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
- • Active California medical license
- • DEA registration
- • BLS & ACLS certification
- • Board Certified in Addiction Medicine OR Significant Addiction Medicine experience, including MA
- • Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 2+ years post-training experience
- • Not Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 5+ years post-training experience (Residency and fellowship time excluded)
- • 2–3+ years in a formal physician leadership role (Medical Director / Lead Physician)
- • Experience with SUD, mental health, and/or justice-involved populations
- • Must pass background check / Live Scan
- • COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
- • Travel to program sites
- • Willingness to complete ongoing CME
Preferred
- • 5–7+ years post-training experience preferred
Benefits & Perks
- • 100% Covered
- • PTO- 16 Days
- • 15 holidays
- • commuter benefits
- • retirement plans
- • public loan forgiveness programs
- • Training, and professional development opportunities
Company Overview
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Company Size: 500-1,000 employees
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
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About the Company
Leading healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. We're transforming the way healthcare is delivered with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Our platform serves over 10,000 healthcare professionals and has processed millions of patient interactions.
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Job Description
Medical Director - Addiction Medicine
- Location: Pomona, CA
- Compensation: $273,000 – $348,000 based on experience.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday schedule. only day or swing shift. First 3–6 months fully in person; limited remote days may be available after.
- Benefits: 100% Covered, PTO- 16 Days, 15 holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, public loan forgiveness programs, Training, and professional development opportunities and more!
Addiction Medical Director – LA County
Join a leadership team providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care for clients in LA County’s residential and withdrawal management programs. The Addiction Medical Director oversees clinical operations, ensures quality care, and leads a multidisciplinary team of providers. Responsibilities include direct patient care, supervision and training of clinical staff, performance management, and participation in policy development. This role is primarily based at our Pomona Residential site, with oversight of additional county programs as needed.
Requirements Licensure & Certifications
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
- Active California medical license
- DEA registration
- BLS & ACLS certification
Addiction Medicine Qualifications
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine OR Significant Addiction Medicine experience, including MA
- Experience requirement: Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 2+ years post-training experience | Not Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 5+ years post-training experience (Residency and fellowship time excluded)
Experience Requirements:
- Leadership: 2–3+ years in a formal physician leadership role (Medical Director / Lead Physician
- Physician: 5–7+ years post-training experience preferred
Additional Requirements
- Experience with SUD, mental health, and/or justice-involved populations
- Must pass background check / Live Scan
- COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
- Travel to program sites
- Willingness to complete ongoing CME
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Provide on-site leadership across LA County programs per schedule and as needed.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate behavioral health and medical services.
- Mentor and support providers; represent programs in county and funder meetings.
- Promote high-quality care and operational excellence.
Clinical
- Oversee and deliver addiction treatment and withdrawal management services.
- Provide MAT, clinical supervision, and peer review for medical staff.
- Ensure quality, compliant, and efficient patient care in coordination with nursing and leadership.
- Review charts, sign clinical documents, and maintain availability for consultation.
Administrative & Compliance
- Approximately 60% administrative and 40% clinical responsibilities (ratio may be adjusted as needed).
- Participate in clinical committees, audits, and quality improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and funder regulations.
- Support provider performance evaluations, training, and workflow optimization
Documentation:
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records per agency and regulatory standards.
- Develop and monitor treatment plans and ensure proper documentation.
Additional Information
For immediate consideration please call/Text: 714-568-7634
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