Physician (Operations Manager 12 / Clinical Director)

Job Description

Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center, LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager 12 / Clinical Director / Physician to provide clinical leadership and direct medical services across affiliated healthcare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, and primary care programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations, wellness visits, follow-up care, and clinical assessments for individuals enrolled in outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, and primary care programs.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, prescribe medications within scope, and provide Medication-Assisted Treatment services, including induction, stabilization, and monitoring when appropriate.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, screenings, medical histories, and treatment plans.
• Develop individualized care plans, coordinate referrals to specialists, and educate clients and families on wellness, prevention, medication safety, and treatment expectations.
• Document services in ICANotes in accordance with COMAR, Medicaid, payer, and organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, staff trainings, quality assurance activities, audit readiness, licensing inspections, and clinical compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an active, unrestricted Maryland Board of Physicians license as an MD or DO.
• A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Completion of an accredited residency program is required, with Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds preferred.
• Board certification or board eligibility is required, with board certification preferred.
• A valid DEA registration and Maryland CDS registration are required.
• Current BLS or CPR certification is required, and ACLS certification is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain malpractice insurance and be eligible for credentialing with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of post-residency clinical experience is preferred, especially in primary care, behavioral health, integrated care, or addiction medicine.
• Experience with MAT services, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, is strongly preferred.

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in primary care, integrated care, behavioral health, and addiction medicine.
• This role requires knowledge of COMAR, OHCQ, CARF, SAMHSA, DEA requirements, EHR documentation, ICANotes, and CPT coding.
• The candidate should have strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, conflict-resolution, crisis response, and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care is required.

What We Offer

• Eligible employees may receive standard part-time W-2 employee benefits, including paid time off, family and medical leave, supplemental short-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan options, and professional development or continuing education opportunities.