Addiction Medicine

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction & mental health conditions.

We work with health care providers, organizations & individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment & mental health support that repairs lives, families & the surrounding communities.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Director, the Medical Director provides effective leadership to staff, has knowledge of Advanced Recovery Systems programs & directs all medical activities within the facility in accordance with standards of State & Federal regulations & other indicated regulatory.

• Provides administrative oversight of the facility's medical services, by overseeing & leading the medical staff, dietitians, & physician services coordinator (where applicable) while building a collaborative team with nursing & clinical team.
• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the CMO. This includes knowledge of detoxification protocols, assessment for medication, withdrawal assessment & management of complications, detoxification protocols, & Medication Assisted Therapy.
• Understands ASAM criteria & Medical Needs Criteria provided & will document decision making accordingly.
• Assists the CMO & the Executive Director of the facility in the development & maintenance of written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organization plan & a quality assurance program for medical services, & review of all medical policies & procedures at least annually. Documentation shall be shared with the facility's medical staff; the director of nursing serves & other appropriate medical staff on an ongoing basis or as revisions are made.
• In conjunction with the CMO, Executive Director and the governing authority of the substance use disorders treatment facility, plan, & budget for medical services.
• Support medical staff for success with medical department metrics including, but not limited to Expense Management, Compliance & other assigned duties.