Medical Director - Psychiatrist
Medical Director – Licensed Psychiatrist
Location: Hybrid – Springfield, Massachusetts
Department: Medical
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Boca Recovery Center
Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a structured and supportive environment. Our mission is to promote lasting recovery through compassionate, client-centered services.
Position Overview
Boca Recovery Center is seeking a Licensed Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for our medical detox and residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The ideal candidate is a psychiatrist licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts with significant experience in behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorder treatment at the inpatient detox and residential levels of care.
Our Springfield, MA location specializes in medical detoxification and residential treatment, offering a supportive setting for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and complete psychiatric evaluations and/or physical examinations for all new clients within required timelines as dictated by facility policy and Massachusetts State licensing standards.
- Ensure appropriate arrangements for follow-up care based on findings, risk factors, or identified medical/psychiatric needs.
- Refer clients to specialty providers when needs exceed the scope of services available within the addiction treatment center.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of detoxification treatment services, ensuring programs and resources effectively meet the needs of all clients.
- Develop, implement, and monitor drug-specific detoxification and withdrawal management protocols.
- Provide administrative and clinical oversight of all medical and psychiatric services, including pharmacological treatment.
- Ensure that all prescribed medications and pharmaceutical services comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, including Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and Massachusetts Drug Enforcement Agency requirements.
- Designate, in writing, a qualified covering psychiatrist to act in the Medical Director’s absence and ensure consistent availability of psychiatric oversight to staff and clients.
- Collaborate with APRNs and PAs through written and signed supervisory or collaborative agreements, including those governing prescriptive authority as required by applicable regulations.
- Ensure drug-utilization reviews are completed and documented per policy, including adherence to “do not use” abbreviation lists and safeguards for look-alike/sound-alike medications.
- Uphold and enforce policies protecting client rights and confidentiality of medical/psychiatric information.
- Ensure client rights and responsibilities are communicated clearly to clients, staff, and providers.
- Maintain processes for coordinated care internally and externally, ensuring that all medically and psychiatrically necessary services are effectively managed.
Requirements
- Massachusetts licensed Psychiatrist.
- Extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment, specifically inpatient detoxification and withdrawal management.
- Strong understanding of psychiatric and medical considerations related to addiction and co-occurring disorders.
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and infection control.
- Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements relevant to addiction treatment settings.
- Comfort with electronic medical records and basic computer proficiency.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to follow established policies, guidelines, and protocols.
Schedule & Commitment
- On-site 1 day per week (flexible scheduling available).
- Position does not require full-time commitment.
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