Medical Director – Opioid Treatment Program (Hybrid Consulting)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead our clinical team at our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Justice, IL, through a flexible hybrid consulting model. This pivotal role combines medical leadership, clinical oversight, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). The ideal candidate will provide clinical direction to our multidisciplinary team, ensuring the program adheres to all federal (SAMHSA, DEA, 42 CFR Part 8), state (Illinois DHS/SUPR), and CARF accreditation standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about harm reduction, continuous quality improvement, and making a meaningful impact in addiction medicine.

Hybrid Schedule Breakdown

• On-Site Commitment: 4 to 6 hours per week on-site at our Justice facility. On-site time is primarily focused on required face-to-face initial patient physicals, clinical team meetings, and DEA/CARF-compliant inventory and record reviews.
• Telehealth & Remote Work: 6 to 8]hours per week completed remotely via our secure telehealth platform. This includes routine patient check-ins, laboratory reviews, signing take-home exception requests (SMA-168), and virtual consulting with nursing and counseling staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical leadership and clinical oversight for the OTP, ensuring the safe delivery of methadone and other MAT medications.
• Conduct mandatory on-site initial physical examinations and clinical assessments for patients enrolling in methadone treatment.
• Utilize telehealth platforms for routine follow-up medical reviews, dosage stabilization adjustments, and treatment plan updates where permissible by state law.
• Review laboratory and toxicology results, authorize individualized dosing schedules, and manage the clinic's Diversion Control Plan (DCP).
• Maintain and uphold CARF behavioral health standards, participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and supporting the facility during accreditation survey cycles.
• Supervise and collaborate with medical staff, including nurses and counseling personnel, to ensure an integrated, trauma-informed care model.
• Oversee medical records management within our EHR system, ensuring absolute confidentiality under 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
• Active DEA registration with Schedule II-V privileges.
• Strong clinical knowledge of addiction medicine, opioid use disorder (OUD) pathology, and harm-reduction strategies.
• Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and medical records management.
• Deep understanding of SAMHSA, DEA, CARF, and Illinois DHS/SUPR Chapter 77 regulations governing OTPs.
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABAM/ABPN), Psychiatry, or Family/Internal Medicine is highly desirable.
• Excellent clinical communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Pay: $125.00 - $150.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Justice, IL 60458