Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top 10 Employer in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. If you are a strong medical leader who thrives in a structured medical team in providing care to individuals served and values purpose-driven work, consider joining our team as a Medical Director supporting our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program.
What We Offer:
Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You’ll Do:
The Medical Director works collaboratively with BHN’s SUD Leadership Team to provide site specific medical supervision and leadership for the programs within the Substance Use Disorder division to ensure that optimum medical care is provided to individuals served who are admitted to the programs.
Provides leadership and education that is proactive in support of protocols, policies, and procedures for individuals served in all levels of substance use disorder treatment.
Builds strong multidisciplinary teams that empower staff to collaborate on quality care efforts and supports individuals served in a recovery model.
Meets standards of the licensed facility, including ensuring physicals are completed every 90 days and within 24 hours at CSS and annually at OTP.
Responds to on-call consultations regarding admissions and medication protocol 7 days per week, including serving as a back up to the On Call team.
Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the individual and family based on individual and family needs.
Educates and mentors medical providers in training (including residents, fellows, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students) in the state of the art of addiction medicine across the ASAM spectrum of care
Actively supports activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation agency standards (e.g., CARF, DPH (BSAS and DCP), DEA, SAMHSA, MA Board of Registrations, infection control standards etc.).
Establishes relationships with hospitals, outside medical providers, and other community medical providers to provide a treatment pathway for clients that is low barrier, evidence-based, and improves the health of the community.
Who You Are:
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience (required)
Medical license in Massachusetts required, Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, or related field (required)
Must have current MD license by Massachusetts Board of Registration (required)
Addiction Medicine Board Certification (preferred)
Must possess or acquire controlled substance registration application and federal DEA certificate.
Significant direct medical experience working with adults.
Two years of sobriety (preferred)
Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population, including those with co-occurring disorders.
Must have knowledge of quality assurance and CARF standards
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Western Massachusetts. Our core values include Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Apply today at www.bhnworks.org
Shift: Part-Time 20-25 hours per week
Pay Range: $130,000-$150,000 per year
Numbers & Facts
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Website
https://www.bhninc.org/about
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