Medical Director - Psychiatrist

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# Medical Director - Psychiatrist > Boca Recovery Center · Springfield, United States (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2025-09-12 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Medical/Nursing ## Description ### **Medical Director – Licensed Psychiatrist** **Location:** Hybrid – Springfield, Massachusetts **Department:** Medical **Salary:** Competitive, based on experience ### **About Boca Recovery Center** Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a structured and supportive environment. Our mission is to promote lasting recovery through compassionate, client-centered services. ### **Position Overview** Boca Recovery Center is seeking a **Licensed Psychiatrist** to serve as **Medical Director** for our medical detox and residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The ideal candidate is a psychiatrist licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts with significant experience in behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorder treatment at the inpatient detox and residential levels of care. Our Springfield, MA location specializes in medical detoxification and residential treatment, offering a supportive setting for individuals beginning their recovery journey. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Perform and complete psychiatric evaluations and/or physical examinations for all new clients within required timelines as dictated by facility policy and Massachusetts State licensing standards. - Ensure appropriate arrangements for follow-up care based on findings, risk factors, or identified medical/psychiatric needs. - Refer clients to specialty providers when needs exceed the scope of services available within the addiction treatment center. - Provide clinical leadership and oversight of detoxification treatment services, ensuring programs and resources effectively meet the needs of all clients. - Develop, implement, and monitor drug-specific detoxification and withdrawal management protocols. - Provide administrative and clinical oversight of all medical and psychiatric services, including pharmacological treatment. - Ensure that all prescribed medications and pharmaceutical services comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, including Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and Massachusetts Drug Enforcement Agency requirements. - Designate, in writing, a qualified covering psychiatrist to act in the Medical Director’s absence and ensure consistent availability of psychiatric oversight to staff and clients. - Collaborate with APRNs and PAs through written and signed supervisory or collaborative agreements, including those governing prescriptive authority as required by applicable regulations. - Ensure drug-utilization reviews are completed and documented per policy, including adherence to “do not use” abbreviation lists and safeguards for look-alike/sound-alike medications. - Uphold and enforce policies protecting client rights and confidentiality of medical/psychiatric information. - Ensure client rights and responsibilities are communicated clearly to clients, staff, and providers. - Maintain processes for coordinated care internally and externally, ensuring that all medically and psychiatrically necessary services are effectively managed. ## Requirements - **Massachusetts licensed Psychiatrist.** - Extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment, specifically inpatient detoxification and withdrawal management. - Strong understanding of psychiatric and medical considerations related to addiction and co-occurring disorders. - Ability to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and infection control. - Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements relevant to addiction treatment settings. - Comfort with electronic medical records and basic computer proficiency. - Strong time-management skills and ability to follow established policies, guidelines, and protocols. **Schedule & Commitment** - On-site **1 day per week** (flexible scheduling available). - Position does not require full-time commitment. ## Apply [Apply at Boca Recovery Center](https://apply.workable.com/boca-recovery/j/08F5E0BB19/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)