Medical Director - Addiction Medicine (Telehealth)

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Medical Director - Addiction Medicine (telehealth) to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will support clinical priorities focused on quality, patient-centered outcomes, and effective care delivery. You will collaborate with clinical leaders, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve standards, workflows, and execution. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen care quality, team performance, and measurable outcomes within a healthcare environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as an addiction medicine expert and senior clinical leader
• Collaborate with Clinical Services to enhance patient safety and quality
• Lead the review of clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines
• Support quality assurance and identify improvement opportunities
• Mentor clinical leaders and foster clinical excellence standards
• Develop scalable clinical workflows from quality and operational findings
• Evaluate and support the introduction of new service lines

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine with a valid medical license
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in substance use disorder care
• Proven leadership in clinical programs and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in scaling clinical initiatives and quality measures
• Skilled in developing clinical protocols and workflows across multiple sites
• Proficiency in using data for clinical performance improvement
• Exceptional communication and mentorship abilities

Benefits

• Contribute to impactful, life-saving work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• Mental health services, including Talkspace and EAP access
• 4 weeks of vacation increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years
• Accrued sick leave and 9 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Remote-friendly work environment with required hardware provided