The Medical Director for Addition Medicine and Mental Health Services is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director for establishing Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as a center of excellence in addition medicine and mental health care. The role oversees the strategic development, integration, and delivery of service across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based settings.
- Designing and implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs that support individuals across the continuum of care for substance abuse and mental health conditions.
- Enhancing access to integrated behavioral health services, including education, prevention, treatment, recovery, support, and crisis intervention.
- Expanding and improving clinical services for patients and families with a focus on quality, safety, and outcomes.
- Clinical oversight over direct medical services and multidisciplinary teams including supervision of clinical protocols, coordination of integrated care pathways, compliance with regulatory standards and promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Provide professional leadership, mentorship, and development of providers through clinical guidance, performance coaching and fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and excellence in addiction medicine and mental health care.
- Leading education and outreach initiatives to raise awareness and reduce stigma around addictions and mental health targeting both the community and mental healthcare professional.
- Clinical coverage will be required as part of the team and leadership role.
Education and Experience:
- Ideal candidate would possess a minimum 10 years administrative and clinical experience in addiction medicine and health services
- Proven leadership in addiction within a treatment center, department, division or hospital
- Experience designing and implementing performance management systems in complex operational environments
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and experience with insurance reimbursement, coding and laws and regulation affecting the provision of substance use and mental health in California
- Knowledge of DHCS licensing and certification
Preferred:
Advanced training or degree in medical leadership and management (MPH, MBA, MMM, fellowship in leadership, etc.)
Licenses/ Certifications:
- CA Medical License
- Board Certified Psychiatrist, Fellowship Trained in Addiction Medicine
- Board Certified in Preventative Medicine (Addiction Medicine) preferred.
The salary range listed is for a full-time position and does not include additional benefits that you may be eligible for. The total compensation will be reviewed and adjusted based on fair market value, experience, training, or any additional hospital needs. We offer comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401k with matching, CME allowance, Licensure Renewal, Malpractice, Medical Staff dues coverage etc.
