Medical Director

Medical Director - Scranton, PA

Position Overview

The Medical Director provides physician-level oversight for Provive Wellness's Scranton, PA site, a dual-licensed program serving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) clients. This role holds ultimate clinical and medical decision-making authority for the site, with particular focus on managing higher-acuity clients, leading treatment team meetings, and providing direct oversight of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s).

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Medical Decision-Making

• Serve as physician of record for the Scranton site, holding ultimate responsibility for all medical decisions.
• Directly manage and oversee care for higher-acuity clients requiring physician-level assessment and intervention.
• Conduct medical evaluations, oversee medication management, and approve treatment plans for complex cases.
• Ensure clinical practices comply with SUD and MH licensing standards and regulatory requirements.

Treatment Team Leadership

• Lead treatment team meetings, guiding clinical decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and case management staff to align treatment plans with client needs and program goals.
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation on complex or higher-risk cases.

Supervision

• Provide direct oversight and supervision of the site's Nurse Practitioner(s), ensuring care delivered is consistent with medical protocols and standards.
• Review and co-sign NP documentation, orders, and treatment plans as required by state regulations.
• Serve as the point of clinical escalation for the NP and support their professional development.

Program & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the site maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations governing SUD and MH licensure.
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes affecting SUD and MH treatment.

Other Functions & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership on admissions decisions for clinically complex clients.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to program development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain).
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or a related specialty preferred.
• Active DEA registration; buprenorphine/MOUD prescribing certification preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience treating SUD and/or mental health populations, particularly higher-acuity clients.
• Experience supervising Nurse Practitioners or other advanced practice providers preferred.
• Experience in a residential or outpatient behavioral health setting is a plus.

Skills

• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills across co-occurring SUD and MH presentations.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Comfortable working within a supervisory structure alongside advanced practice providers.

Professional Attributes

• Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals with SUD and mental health conditions.
• Ability to balance clinical autonomy with collaborative, team-based treatment planning.
• Sound judgment in managing complex, higher-risk clinical cases.

Physical Demands

• Ability to be on-site in Scranton, PA as required.
• Standard clinical/office environment demands.