Medical Director OMH - Clinic Services

Medical Director-OASAS Clinic
Department: OASAS SUD Clinic
Location: Oakdale, NY; Some travel may be required
Reports To: Chief Community and Behavioral Health Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $300

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
POSITION SUMMARY
The OASAS Medical Director will lead and oversee the clinical and medical services within the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Substance Use Disorder Clinic. This role requires a strong commitment to improving addiction treatment services and policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and promoting best practices in addiction medicine.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the medical aspects of addiction services.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and implement policies and programs that enhance addiction treatment and recovery services.
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and addiction specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Ensures the highest standards of care are met within all addiction treatment programs.
• Oversees clinical staff and provides guidance on best practices in addiction medicine.
• Ensures all medical services comply with state and federal regulations, including OASAS standards.
• Leads efforts to maintain accreditation and licensing for clinical programs.
• Implements and monitors quality assurance and improvement initiatives within addiction services.
• Analyzes data and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.
• Develops and oversees training programs for medical and clinical staff on addiction treatment best practices and emerging trends.
• Facilitates workshops and educational sessions for stakeholders and community partners.
• Fosters partnerships with healthcare organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to enhance addiction services.
• Stays informed of the latest developments in addiction medicine and integrate findings into practice.
• Prescribes to clients and maintain a caseload.
• Attends all High-Risk Meetings within the SUD Clinic.
• Reviews and approves clinical hours when required.
• Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Education:
o MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Experience:
o Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, at least five (5) years in Addiction Medicine.
• Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications:
o Board certification in addiction medicine required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
o Experience in substance use disorder treatment and a strong understanding of addiction medicine.
o Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
o Commitment to ethical practices and high-quality patient care.
• Other Requirements:
o Must be current within the CMS, Medicaid, Medicare systems to prescribe.
o Valid Driver’s license
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is performed in-person. Some travel may be required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
• Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed.
• Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.
***************************** The Pay Range for this job is $300. This range is based on what FREE reasonably believes it will pay an employee as for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s experience, qualifications, services provided, geographic location, relevant skills, and other factors permitted under federal, state, and local laws.