Medical Director - Addiction Medicine | Pomona, CA

Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

• Location: Pomona, CA
• Compensation: $273,000 – $348,000 (based on experience)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday schedule. only day or swing shift. Primarily onsite. First 3–6 months fully in person; limited remote days may be available after.
• Benefits: 100% Covered, PTO- 16 Days, 15 holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, public loan forgiveness programs, Training, and professional development opportunities and more!

Requirements​​​​​​​ Licensure & Certifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Active California medical license
• DEA registration
• BLS & ACLS certification

Addiction Medicine Qualifications

• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine OR Significant Addiction Medicine experience, including MA
  
• Experience requirement: Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 2+ years post-training experience | Not Board Certified Addiction Medicine: 5+ years post-training experience (Residency and fellowship time excluded)

Experience Requirements:

• Leadership: 2–3+ years in a formal physician leadership role (Medical Director / Lead Physician
• Physician: 5–7+ years post-training experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Experience with SUD, mental health, and/or justice-involved populations
• Must pass background check / Live Scan
• COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
• Travel to program sites
• Willingness to complete ongoing CME

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Provide on-site leadership across LA County programs per schedule and as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate behavioral health and medical services.
• Mentor and support providers; represent programs in county and funder meetings.
• Promote high-quality care and operational excellence.

Clinical

• Oversee and deliver addiction treatment and withdrawal management services.
• Provide MAT, clinical supervision, and peer review for medical staff.
• Ensure quality, compliant, and efficient patient care in coordination with nursing and leadership.
• Review charts, sign clinical documents, and maintain availability for consultation.

Administrative & Compliance

• Approximately 60% administrative and 40% clinical responsibilities (ratio may be adjusted as needed).
• Participate in clinical committees, audits, and quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and funder regulations.
• Support provider performance evaluations, training, and workflow optimization

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records per agency and regulatory standards.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans and ensure proper documentation.