Medical Director OTP

About the role

Porch Light Health is a leading provider of comprehensive care and support for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Our OTP and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics combine evidence-based practices with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to recovery. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for both patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall medical direction and supervision of the organization's OTP and MAT services.
• Maintains responsibility for the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of medical and nursing services.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, DEA, SAMHSA, CARF, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to establish, implement, and evaluate medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Provides clinical consultation and guidance to providers, nursing staff, counselors, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Serves as the medical subject matter expert regarding substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based practices.
• Oversees methadone induction, stabilization, maintenance, and medically supervised withdrawal protocols.
• Reviews and approves dosing determinations consistent with regulatory requirements and clinical best practices.
• Determines eligibility for take-home medications and approves take-home schedules in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Makes sure proper documentation and authorization of medication orders and verbal orders.
• Monitors and manages the treatment of high-risk or medically complex patients, including pregnant individuals and patients with significant medical comorbidities.
• Ensures all required medical assessments, laboratory testing, and ongoing evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
• Provides clinical supervision and oversight to medical providers, nursing personnel, and other assigned staff.
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and professional development of medical staff.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Aids in staff training related to substance use disorder treatment, MAT best practices, regulatory compliance, and clinical standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Ensures all medical services are delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Supports corrective action planning and implementation when compliance concerns are identified.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
• Experience supervising or leading clinical teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state OTP regulations, SAMHSA requirements, DEA regulations, and ASAM criteria.
• Preferred Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.
• Additional experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services utilizing buprenorphine and other evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder.
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or integrated care settings.
• CARF accreditation experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction medicine, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Thorough understanding of OTP operations, methadone treatment, MAT services, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team development skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction medicine, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Thorough understanding of OTP operations, methadone treatment, MAT services, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team development skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

Benefits

Porch Light Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and more. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Medical Director works a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the organization and patients, typically including evenings and weekends.