Medical Director - Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine
Central Connecticut (Hartford Area)
Currently seeking a Medical Director to join a well-established nonprofit organization specializing in behavioral health and addiction medicine in Central Connecticut. This is a clinical leadership role offering a predictable, sustainable schedule with no call, no weekends, and no holidays, providing ample time to maintain a private practice if desired.
Benefits for the Medical Director
- $150,000 base salary for a 3-day work week, or up to $215,000 for a 4-day work week.
- Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision) available for the 4-day (32-hour) schedule.
- Malpractice coverage provided.
- 160 hours of paid vacation plus 14 paid holidays.
- $2,500 annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- All licensing fees covered, including a new Connecticut medical license.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
Responsibilities of the Medical Director
- Work a 3-day or 4-day schedule (Monday-Thursday, daytime hours) with zero call, holiday, or weekend requirements.
- Provide clinical oversight and evidence-based care recommendations for a panel of program participants.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team of nursing and behavioral health professionals.
- Manage and develop quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Participate in clinical review and leadership committees.
- Represent the organization through education, training, and community outreach.
Requirements of the Medical Director
- MD or DO.
- Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or Internal Medicine (Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine is preferred).
- Active Connecticut medical license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Experience in substance use disorder and/or mental health care is preferred.
- Leadership experience is a plus, though early-career physicians (including recent graduates from residency or fellowship) are welcome and encouraged to apply.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available).
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.
