Medical Director – Signature Addiction Medicine

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Medical Director for Signature Addiction Medicine (SAM) provides direction and support for substance use disorder treatment within SHC.  This currently includes inpatient Addiction Consult Service (ACS) at Brockton Hospital and outpatient Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT). There is a Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) contract grant in place providing funding for implementation of ACS and a Bridge Clinic.  The Medical Director and Program Director for SAM work closely to ensure compliance with the grant while developing the systems of care to meet the goals of the grant and SHC. The Medical Director works collaboratively with all relevant departments and leaders within Signature Medical Group and Brockton Hospital to develop policies, procedures, workflows, and education that reduce barriers, facilitate achieving quality metrics, and improve outcomes for patients with SUDs across SHC.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The position is a part-time (0.6 FTE) salaried position, with both administrative and patient-care responsibilities to be determined in conjunction with leadership. Flexible options available.

Growth/Scope and Integration of Program: 

• Develops strategic and future planning for Signature Addiction Medicine (SAM) program and leads the effort to integrate Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care throughout the organization.  Expands the program to include all SUDs and treatment modalities, as feasible 

• Creates and maintains partnerships and relationships with other community organizations  

• Works with the Office of Development to explore grant opportunities, that are consistent with SHC goals and pursued following approval by relevant SHC, SMG and Brockton Hospital leadership 

• Works with all appropriate people in the organization to assure maximum benefit and compliance with the BSAS contract grant 

• Leads the integration of the principles and evidence-based practices of SAM, including trauma-informed care, use of motivational interviewing, harm reduction, etc.  into all departments in Signature Medical Group and Brockton Hospital   

Leadership: 

• Reports directly to the Chief of Primary Care and works collaboratively with the Chief of Psychiatry, CMO of Brockton Hospital and the SMG Chiefs of Specialty Care 

• Works collaboratively in a dyad structure, with the Signature Addiction Medicine (SAM) Program Director to assure the success of the department 

• Implements treatment guidelines and standards of care ensuring patients receive safe, quality care in keeping with best practices and regulatory requirements 

• Support continued education opportunities for clinical and clinical support staff throughout SHC. 

• Evaluates the care rendered by all providers participating in SAM 

• Completes peer review activities to assure compliance with all organizational policies and protocols 

• Develops, reviews, and oversees all needed processes, protocols, and data collection in collaboration with the Program Director, to assure the highest quality of care 

Clinical Responsibilities: 

• Provides direct medical care to patients in outpatient and inpatient settings 

• Provides formal and informal supervision to clinical providers 

• Participates in clinical and administrative staff meetings, including review of the patient and clinical caseloads, staff management, program objectives, new clinical endeavors, and other administrative issues, as necessary 

Administrative Duties: 

In collaboration with the Program Director, Medical Director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all organizational and regulatory processes and policies are being followed across the organization 

• Attends pertinent department meetings. 

• Fulfills all other duties and obligations required by SMG

Communication: 

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.  

• . Commits to using medically accurate, person-first language that reduces stigma associated with SUDs and their treatment and models this for fellow employees  

•  . Interacts with all patients, clients, vendors, staff, and fellow colleagues, (internal and external) respectfully, recognizing the impact of differences in cultures, values, beliefs, lived experiences, and ages 

• Utilizes professional interpreters (virtual or in person as available) when indicated 

• Demonstrates ability to establish and build rapport and trusting relationships 

• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to use multiple technology systems: EMR, tiger text, email, teams etc.  

• Completing medical documentation accurately and in a timely manner. 

Safety: 

To be successful at Signature Healthcare, employees of all levels must embrace and work within the principles of our core management system, which is based on Relationship Based Care and our Culture of Safety. This culture has resulted in a sustained reduction in employee injuries and serious patient events and has led to the receipt of numerous safety and quality awards. 

• You are expected to welcome and consider the opinions of all staff with the understanding that all team members are to be respected. 

• You are expected to reduce power distance by encouraging open communication in all of your interactions with staff and patients. 

• You are expected to support the Culture of Safety by treating everyone with respect, minimizing blame, and emphasizing problem solving. 

• You are expected to participate in process improvement within your department to help your team meet organizational goals.