What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions?
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.
Our Goal:
Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.
Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to lead our medical team in providing high-quality care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Medical Director will be responsible for overseeing medical services, shaping treatment strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising a team of medical professionals. This position reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Goal:
Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.
Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives! Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time Off
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- STAR/HRSA/Ohio student loan forgiveness programs (for applicable roles and locations)
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to lead our medical team in providing high-quality care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Medical Director will be responsible for overseeing medical services, shaping treatment strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising a team of medical professionals. This position reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead medical services, ensuring high standards of care for clients with substance use and mental health disorders.
- Supervise and mentor medical staff, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
- Oversee detox and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, ensuring evidence-based protocols and safe patient care.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to create integrated treatment plans for clients.
- Develop and enforce medical policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance client care and maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Stay informed on emerging research and incorporate innovative treatment approaches.
- Serve as a liaison between medical, clinical, and administrative teams for coordinated care.
- Provide ongoing training and education for medical staff.
- Valid license as an MD or DO in the state of Ohio
- Direct experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, or related fields
- Board Certified in Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active and Unrestricted DEA
- Completion of a Minimum of 24 Hours of Buprenorphine Training via ASAM or Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) if not addiction-certified
- Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen
- Experience overseeing residential withdrawal management (detox) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs.
- Strong understanding of withdrawal management (detox) protocols, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Familiarity with ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) guidelines, SAMHSA regulations, and other industry standards.
Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.
