Key member of the multi-disciplinary team providing consulting medical services with oversight of Medication Assisted Treatment and prescription of psychotropic medications for dually diagnosed clients. Medical services include admission history and review of physicals, coordination with the patient’s primary medical provider for on-going medication management, determination of exceptions to HBFF formulary, and medical clearance for admission per policy. Responsibilities will include signing of electronic medical records, participation in multi-disciplinary meetings, availability for consulting with clinical staff, and oversight of medical policies and procedures. Reports to the Hazelden Chief Medical Officer for overall medical supervision and the site Director for day-to-day operations. 

• Coordinate facility’s medical/psychiatric operations to ensure continuity of services, processes, and adherence to quality and compliance standards
• Provide medical consulting for medication management and review of admission medications for consideration of appropriate formulary medication to promote recovery from substances of abuse
• Issue orders for patient medical care and treatment, medication prescription, administration, and changes, and referral for medical evaluation/transfer to a higher level of care for emergency and urgent medical conditions that require hospital based care
• Work in consultation with intake counselors and addiction counselors to identify patients with co-occurring disorders
• Review and approve site specific medical policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (MD)
• At least 5 years of physician experience in a health care facility
• Addiction related medical practice
• Must not have had a felony conviction or been incarcerated as a result of a felony conviction in the last three years 
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to interact with all levels of associates and customers
• Current license to practice medicine in state of hire
• Board certification in internal medicine, family practice, psychiatry, or any ACGME specialty
• ASAM or ABAM certification or added qualifications in addiction psychiatry
• DEA certificate
• Buprenorphine certification
• Current BLS certification
  • Must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous medical leadership experience

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.