# Psychiatrist Addiction Medicine NJ

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Union City, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Docs - EAST

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## Description

**Job Title:** Physician (Addiction Medicine) – Medical Director

**Location:** Cherry Hill, NJ

**Position Overview:**  
We are seeking a Board-Certified Physician in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry) to serve as **Medical Director** and provide patient care within our comprehensive treatment programs, including **Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP** levels of care. This role combines leadership responsibilities with direct clinical work, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and team collaboration.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Serve as **Medical Director**, overseeing clinical services across multiple levels of care (Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP).
-   Provide direct patient care at least **once per week** (with option for additional clinical sessions).
-   Conduct evaluations, assessments, and ongoing medical management for patients with substance use disorders.
-   Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols.
-   Supervise and mentor midlevel providers (NPs/PAs), ensuring high-quality, compliant medical care.
-   Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals to support individualized treatment plans.
-   Participate in administrative leadership activities, including quality improvement initiatives, compliance, and medical staff development.

**Qualifications:**

-   MD or DO, licensed (or eligible for licensure) in New Jersey.
-   **Board Certification in Addiction Medicine** (required).
-   **Board Certification in Psychiatry**
-   Background in **Internal Medicine or Psychiatry**.
-   Demonstrated experience with **detox protocols and addiction treatment settings**.
-   Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively supervise midlevel providers.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

**Schedule & Commitment:**

-   Medical Directorship responsibilities combined with **minimum once-weekly patient care** (option for more clinical time if desired).
-   **Union, NJ**, with additional coverage at **Cherry Hill, NJ**.

**Compensation & Benefits:**

-   Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
-   Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
-   Professional growth opportunities in a respected, expanding addiction treatment program.