Collaborating Physician

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099). Hours: Part‑time (approximately 5–10 hours per month). Setting: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Location: Selma, North Carolina.

About the role

The Medical Director serves as the administrative clinical leader for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in North Carolina. This is a strictly administrative, non‑clinical position focused on high‑level medical oversight, protocol development, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with IOP staff to ensure the highest quality standards for substance‑use‑disorder (SUD) treatment in alignment with state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Oversight & Collaboration: Act as the supervising/collaborative physician for the program’s IOP staff in accordance with North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) regulations.
• Policy & Protocol Management: Review, approve, and maintain evidence‑based medical and clinical protocols utilized within the IOP framework.
• Clinical Advisory: Provide high‑level consultation to the Clinical Director and executive leadership regarding program structure, medical necessity, and complex case dynamics.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure all program policies meet standards set by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR).
  • Assist in maintaining facility alignment with national and/or accreditation standards.
  • Participate in quarterly Quality Assurance reviews and administrative chart audits to monitor documentation accuracy and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Active, unrestricted North Carolina medical license.
  • Board certification – Psychiatry strongly preferred; candidates in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with dedicated addiction‑treatment experience will be considered.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Proven experience working within substance‑use‑disorder (SUD) frameworks and familiarity with ASAM criteria for outpatient levels of care.
  • Prior supervisory experience meeting NCMB requirements for collaborative supervision of mid‑level practitioners.
  • Comfort working in an administrative role without direct patient contact, physical examinations, or daily prescribing.