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  Provide medical oversight and leadership for all clinical programs, ensuring adherence to evidence-based addiction and behavioral health treatment standards
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  Develop, review, and approve clinical and medical protocols, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and detoxification procedures
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  Be on-site as needed for the management of psychiatric and medical needs of clients across applicable levels of care
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  Maintain on-call availability 24 hours per day, seven days per week, in compliance with Louisiana staffing requirements for Mental Health PHP, Mental Health IOP, and ASAM Level II.1 (Intensive Outpatient) programs
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  Remain within one hour of the facility at all times to fulfill on-duty obligations when on call, per Louisiana regulatory definition
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  Offer consultative support to clinical and prescribing staff on complex medical and pharmacological issues
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  Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, including DEA, HIPAA, and Louisiana Department of Health regulations
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  Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews as needed
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  Collaborate with executive leadership to promote clinical excellence, safety, and quality improvement
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  Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to medical and behavioral health personnel

Requirements

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Louisiana (required)
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  Must meet one of the following Louisiana Department of Health Medical Director qualifications:
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  Is a licensed addiction specialist (board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a subspecialty in addiction psychiatry, or certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association); or
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  Is board-eligible or board-certified, has a minimum of two years of qualifying experience in treating addictive disorders, and maintains a consulting relationship with an addiction specialist
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  Minimum of two years of qualifying experience in treating psychiatric or addictive disorders, per Louisiana BHSP core staffing standards
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  Must reside within one hour of the facility to fulfill on-call and on-site availability requirements per Louisiana BHSP regulations
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  Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or behavioral health
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  Proven ability to lead and advise within a multidisciplinary treatment environment
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  Proficiency in electronic health records and telehealth platforms
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  Strong communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making skills
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Benefits

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  Limited part-time hours (estimated 4-8 hours per week)
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  On-call availability required 24 hours per day, seven days per week, per Louisiana staffing requirements for PHP, IOP, and ASAM Level II.1 programs
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  Must be able to be on-site within one hour when called to duty
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  Hourly Range: $150 to $250 per hour, commensurate with experience

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  Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
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  Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Public Holidays)
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  Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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  Short Term and Long Term Disability
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  Training and Development
  
  This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of
  Live
  Well
  Behavioral Health in Louisiana.