What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lead - Behavioral Health position at Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview:
Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation, offering comprehensive care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. As a Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives through exceptional care.
You will oversee medical and clinical practices, guide quality assurance, and provide direct patient care at our Hamlet and Laurinburg locations. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to fostering recovery and wellness, and we are seeking a compassionate physician with a commitment to excellence to join us.
About Us:
We are part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, operating 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders, including detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient programming options.
The Role:
As Medical Director, you will be responsible for leadership, quality assurance, and overall medical management of the clinic. Your key responsibilities will include planning, organizing medical and clinical practices; providing direct patient care; assisting other departments with interactions with physicians or medical staff; overseeing quality, efficiency, and management of delivering medical services within the clinic; defining protocols and decision-making regarding medical care of patients consistent with current medical practice and CTC policies.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the quality, efficiency, and delivery of medical services within the clinic
- Define protocols and assist in decision-making regarding medical care of patients
- Provide oversight to other professional medical staff and administrative support staff
- Serve as a liaison between medical staff, other clinic staff, division/corporate staff, and organizational leadership
- Monitor assigned staff adherence to established medical and clinic policy
- Provide backup call coverage
- Serve in a teaching capacity for training and development of other personnel
- Maintain current medical records according to federal/state regulations and clinic/policy procedures
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
- Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use (SUD) treatment, and/or MAT program required
- No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
