Medical Director - Psychiatrist
Company: Advanced Recovery Systems
Location: Turner
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Description We are seeking a Medical Director- Psychiatrist to
join our team! Be a part of our facility & make a difference in
dual diagnosis treatment! Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted,
physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing
evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health
conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and
individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction
treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families
and the surrounding communities. Founded in December 2013 by Dr.
Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems
now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network
strives to provide the highest quality of care, using
evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized
programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first
responders is also offered in select facilities. The Medical
Director provides 24-hour management of the Medical and Psychiatric
Services of the facility. Reporting to the Executive Director for
day-to-day operations. The Medical Director provides effective
leadership to staff, has knowledge of Advanced Recovery Systems
programs, and directs all medical activities within the facility in
accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations and
other indicated regulatory and accrediting organizations and
agencies. The CMO/ Assoc CMO are available for medical department
support, medical related issues, metrics, and quality standards.
The Medical Director works effectively with the facility leadership
team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:
CORE JOB DUTIES: Provides administrative oversight of the
facility's medical services, by overseeing and leading the medical
staff, dietitians, and physician services coordinator (where
applicable) while building a collaborative team with nursing and
clinical departments. Provides excellent medical care with the ARS
philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer. This includes
knowledge of detoxification protocols, assessment for medication,
withdrawal assessment and management of complications,
detoxification protocols, and Medication Assisted Therapy.
Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and
will document decision making accordingly. Assists the COM and the
Executive Director of the facility in the development and
maintenance of written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an
organization plan and a quality assurance program for medical
services, and review of all medical policies and procedures at
least annually. Documentation shall be shared with the facility's
medical staff; the director of nursing serves and 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,
and budget for medical services. Support medical staff for success
with medical department metrics including, but not limited to
Expense Management, Compliance Quantity (includes items such as but
not limited to timely completion of records, PDMP, EKG, MAT
acceptance), Compliance Quality (Quality of documentation of
medical records), Completion % treatment stay, and Outcomes/
Readmission rates. Completes and is proficient using the electronic
health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance
with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint
Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will
be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This
includes but is not limited to the following electronic record
documents: Psychiatric Evaluation and/or Admission History and
Physical Evaluation, Medical Progress Notes, Discharge Summary, and
Orders. Review any physical examination reports and medical
screening results conducted off-site of a client for the
preadmissions process or for other medical concerns, in order to
ensure that the client's medical needs are considered and addressed
in the development of the treatment plan and throughout treatment.
Develops and Implements plans for Performance Improvement as need.
Understands and communicates the On-Call responsibilities; will
provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available
not only when assigned on-call duties, but as backup when medical
provider/Medical Director on-call is unavailable. When on call,
will be within one hour of facility in case an emergency that
requires going to facility. Other duties as assigned Requirements
Graduated from an accredited medical school. Must have experience
in addiction medicine. A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory
position. Familiarity with Joint Commission and other indicated
healthcare standards are necessary. Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM
Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor
of Osteopathic Medicine DO) in the appropriate state, as
applicable, required. Board Certification in Psychiatry required
and ABPM-Addiction Medicine preferred. Must have a DEA to prescribe
Controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine
Prescribing. Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and
Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and
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Benefits BENEFITS: Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite &
some on-call Pay: Competitive & negotiable salary starting at $350k
annual bonus CME: $5,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free
liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave
the company should it be needed for the time period of your
employment Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of paid time off per year &
sick & holiday pay Retirement: 401K match Insurance: Health,
Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access Matching HSA -up to $1500
a year contribution from the company to your HSA Advanced Recovery
Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management
company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance use and
mental health issues. The Company complies with state and federal
nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination
based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion,
or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups
based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of
discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to
discriminatory practices/EEO We are proud to be a drug-free
workplace.
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