Addiction Medicine Medical Director Springfield, Missouri Outpatient Clinics
Job at a glance
Job description
Join a leading provider of outpatient addiction medicine and opioid recovery treatment services. Our patient-centered treatment program utilizes an evidence-based, multi-modal approach combining Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—including FDA-approved Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), and injectable formulations (Sublocade, Vivitrol)—with team-based behavioral health counseling and supportive care to address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking an Addiction Medicine Medical Director to oversee medical operations, clinical quality, and provider staff across our outpatient clinic locations in Springfield, Missouri. This position offers flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time options available) and focuses on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Administrative & Regulatory Leadership
- Provide medical leadership, administrative consultation, and supervision to clinic medical staff, mid-level providers, and nursing teams across outpatient sites in Springfield, MO.
- Ensure strict adherence to state (Missouri) and federal (SAMHSA, DEA) regulatory guidelines, best practices, and accreditation standards for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) and Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT).
- Collaborate with regional leadership, clinical directors, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Participate in community education, staff in-service training, and provider development programs.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
License & Certification
- Active, unrestricted license to practice Medicine (MD or DO) in the State of Missouri (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Addiction Medicine (ABAM / ABPN / ABPM). Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine is preferred.
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of documented clinical experience providing services to individuals with substance use disorders, with specific experience in outpatient opioid treatment (MAT/OTP/OBOT).
- Experience in prescribing and managing buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release injectables.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly or salaried compensation ($180–$215/hr depending on structure and commitment).
- Flexible scheduling options (part-time or full-time).
- Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement assistance options available.
- Professional development support, CME opportunities, and collaborative regional medical leadership network.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight & Patient Care
Conduct and ensure timely completion of admission physical examinations, medical histories, annual physicals, and required laboratory screenings in compliance with state, federal, and accrediting regulations.
Evaluate co-existing medical conditions and screen for common comorbidities, managing drug interactions and overall patient health.
Prescribe, titrate, and manage appropriate dosages of Methadone, Buprenorphine/Suboxone, and injectable medications (Sublocade, Vivitrol) tailored to individual treatment plans.
Issue medical orders for dose adjustments, detoxification schedules, or medically supervised withdrawals after comprehensive clinical assessment.
Review all laboratory results, toxicology screens, and external medical documentation, signing off on medical orders within required timeframes (72 hours).