Medical Director, Substance Use Services

Ranked one of Tennessee's top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!Job Title: Medical Director, Substance Use ServicesPosition Summary: Provide low-threshold buprenorphine focused clinical care and clinical oversight to the agency's substance abuse treatment services in multiple settings.Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Includes some on-call responsibilities)Job Location: 275 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN (Onsite)Position ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical supervision to providers working in substance abuse services.Provide supervision and training requirements focused on harm reduction valuesReview a minimum of 10% of Consumer charts monthly and document reviews per agency guidelines.Provide clinical leadership and consultation to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team.Provide feedback and leadership to Director of Substance Abuse Services and Addiction Medicine Providers regarding implementation and up-dates to policies and procedures as needed.Conduct evaluations for individuals experiencing substance abuse and/or psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting, face-to-face and/ or by telehealth as needed.Work collaboratively with treatment team to positively engage Consumers and provide treatment that is focused on harm reduction values.Provide up-dated education on substance abuse treatment and related topics to providers and nurses as directed by Agency Chief Medical Officer.Work collaboratively with Compliance team to ensure substance abuse services are meeting or exceeding licensing and industry standards of care.Provide high quality medical care in accordance with recognized standards of care related to addiction medicine and harm reduction.Participate and lead internal trainings related to harm reduction protocols with colleagues.Ongoing oversight that complex clinical decisions are guided by agency protocols established by CMO in collaboration with Medical Directors.Physician will adhere to established treatment protocols set by the agency.Prepare for and actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Provide urgent care to Consumers as needed. This could include providing primary care services as needed in the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC).The Medical Director shall be physically present at the Facility the equivalent of (25) percent of the time the Facility is open to the public each week.On a monthly basis, the Medical Director shall review ten (10) percent of the medical charts for patients currently admitted to the Facility and document each chart review.No physician may serve as medical director of more than three (3) Facilities without the prior written approval of the TDMHSAS Office of Licensure. Essential Skills And ExperienceBoard Eligible/Board Certified in Addiction MedicineKnowledge of the following; HCV/HIV/ pathogens and infectious disease, Addiction, CPR/ First Aid, Harm Reduction Models and Best Practices.Possesses mental resolve to deal with complex, highly emotional and/or stressful situationsAbility to be client and mission centeredExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively listen and offer solutions without passing judgementAbility to remain diplomatic when political climate interferes with program goals and objectivesUnrestricted license to practice medicine in TennesseeActive DEA-X WaiverCandidate must complete and pass internal credentialing process.Candidate must be able to obtain credentials from all relevant government agencies, health plans or facilities Essential Requirements For The PositionValid Tennessee Driver's LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Core CompetenciesClinical Skills Obtains up to date thorough knowledge of addiction servicesEmpathetic listening skills with consumersFamiliarization with current journals and other published informationDemonstrates ability to provide recover focused treatment Solution FocusedAbility to analyze situation and offer solutions when presented with barriers CommunicationGood ability to do written evaluationsHigh level of communication with consumers and co-workers Time Management/OrganizationMeet deadlinesPrepared for meetingsProgress notes and verbal orders are entered timelyPlan PTO in advanceFlexibility to adapt to different clinical settings when needed (Routine, Urgent, Emergent, in person, and telehealth) BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug CoverageHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceCancer InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance403b - Retirement PlanCalm App for medication and mental healthGym membership discountsMental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Created: 2025-01-09