Medical Director; Addiction Medicine
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Doctor/Physician
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director
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Medical Director- Addiction Medicine
Medical Full Time Management Rochester, MN, US
3 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $ To $ Annually
Organization: Sunshine Behavioral Health
- Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health
Location: 77 Woodlake Drive, Rochester, MN
Schedule: Contracted hours with agreed-upon onsite availability and on-call coverage
Sunshine Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced physician to serve as a contracted Medical Director overseeing addiction medicine services. This physician will provide medical leadership, support safe and effective treatment, and collaborate with nursing, clinical, and operational leaders to deliver coordinated care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide medical oversight for addiction treatment services, including withdrawal management and medication management, as applicable to the program.
Establish and review medical policies, treatment protocols, admission criteria, and procedures for transfer to a higher level of care.
Conduct patient evaluations and provide direct medical care within the agreed-upon scope of services.
Oversee medications for addiction treatment and support individualized, evidence-based treatment planning.
Provide physician supervision, consultation, and collaboration for advanced practice providers, consistent with applicable requirements.
Partner with nursing and clinical leadership to address patient needs, medical concerns, and continuity of care.
Participate in quality improvement activities, medical record reviews, incident reviews, and efforts to improve patient outcomes.
Support compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, documentation, and prescribing requirements.
Provide staff education on addiction medicine, withdrawal management, medication safety, and related topics.
Maintain agreed-upon availability for medical consultation and on-call coverage.
QualificationsActive Medical Doctor license in MN.
Individual NPI number
Board certification in an applicable medical specialty; certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry strongly preferred.
Experience treating substance use disorders, managing withdrawal, and prescribing medications for addiction treatment.
Current DEA registration and applicable controlled substance prescribing credentials.
Current CAQH
Prior medical leadership experience in residential, inpatient, or other behavioral health treatment settings preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to meet facility credentialing requirements and maintain professional liability coverage consistent with the contract.
The scope of services, contracted hours, onsite expectations, response times, on-call responsibilities, and compensation will be established in a written agreement.
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