Pivotal Health Pc

Description:

Position Summary

Pivotal Healthcare seeks a mission-driven, part-time Medical Director for Addiction Medicine (MDAM) to oversee our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program administratively. This role is ideal for a board-certified addiction specialist passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with substance use disorders (SUD). As MDAM, you will mentor our staff, review files, ensure program compliance, and support the growth of MAT services across our Concord and Charlotte locations. You will collaborate with our care managers, the Director of substance abuse, and external partners to strengthen care delivery and community relationships.

Key Responsibilities

· Partner with behavioral health staff to align medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services with organizational goals.

· Ensure compliance with licensing and credentialing bodies, including DEA requirements.

· Review clinical documentation regularly and provide constructive feedback.

· Contribute to the development and evaluation of MAT services across designated sites.

· Develop, adopt, and monitor standards of care and performance metrics.

· Address the specific needs of diverse patient populations (e.g., pregnant individuals).

· Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

· Offer training on charting, dosing, and emerging treatment policies or procedures.

· Collaborate with the data analytics team to produce reports that support quality improvement.

· Uphold HIPAA standards in the handling and use of protected health information (PHI).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Detail-oriented with excellent clinical judgment.

· Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, and non-verbal).

· Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices or a willingness to learn.

· Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations.

· Effective time management and organizational capabilities.

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Pivotal Healthcare Solutions, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements:

Proficient Knowledge Areas

· Effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families, and communities

· American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria

· Family dynamics, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention

· Suicide prevention and managing life-threatening situations

· Case management and documentation best practices

· Evidence-based counseling methods (individual, group, crisis)

· Local and state treatment programs and referral networks

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

· Active, unrestricted medical license in North and South Carolina

· DEA registration with MAT prescribing authority (X-waiver or equivalent)

· Board certification in Addiction Medicine

· BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)

· Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine or a related field

· No substance misuse for at least three years and no evidence of misuse while employed

HIPAA and PHI Access

This role involves regular use of PHI for treatment, quality assurance, and compliance operations. The MDAM will only access designated record sets required for job functions and must adhere to HIPAA’s minimum necessary standard.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

· Dexterity: Frequent use of keyboard, phone, and office tools

· Talking/Hearing: Clear communication with patients and staff

· Vision: Normal vision to review documents and screen data

· Physical Demand: Sedentary; occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs

· Environment: Standard office setting with moderate noise

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.