Medical Director

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Kreate Talent

Medical Director

Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Medical Director – Medical Sobering Center

    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Employment Type: PRN, Estimated 5–6 hours/week (on the highest end)

    We are seeking a mission-driven, community-focused Medical Director to lead medical oversight at a new Medical Sobering Center in Albuquerque, NM. This role is pivotal in shaping policy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a trauma-informed, harm-reduction care model for individuals experiencing substance use, co-occurring conditions, and acute intoxication.

    The Medical Director will provide expert guidance during the design, launch, and stabilization phases, supporting a care model grounded in public health principles and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)-friendly practices.

    Compensation

    • Competitive hourly rate, up to $250/hour, commensurate with experience
    • Contract role

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide medical oversight, including clinical consultation and policy review.
    • Approve and develop clinical standing orders, detoxification protocols, and withdrawal management pathways.
    • Provide consultation on withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including troubleshooting complex cases with APRNs.
    • Lead the integration of harm reduction strategies, MAT, and evidence-based SUD interventions.
    • Collaborate with the RN Program Manager and interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and smooth referral pathways within the Albuquerque healthcare system.
    • Participate in quarterly case consultations, peer review meetings, and remote consultations as needed.
    • Review and approve staff training content, medical documentation protocols, and EHR workflows.
    • Ensure alignment of medical protocols with state/federal regulations and best practices in trauma-informed care.

    Time Commitment

    • Ongoing: Approximately 5–6 hours/week
    • Start-Up Phase (Months 1–4): Increased hours to support staff onboarding, protocol development, and regulatory readiness

    Center Overview

    • Initial Capacity: 30 beds
    • Target Utilization: 85% by Month 6
    • Future Capacity: Designed for up to 49 beds or recliners
    • Ramp-Up: Four-month phased approach including hiring, training, and facility preparation
    • Training Program: Includes DEI/CLAS, Motivational Interviewing, CPI de-escalation, MAT, and withdrawal scale administration

    Qualifications

    • MD or DO licensed in New Mexico (or ability to obtain promptly)
    • Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or Family Medicine with SUD experience
    • Background in harm reduction, low-barrier care, and MAT prescribing strongly preferred
    • Familiarity with triage or sobering center models a plus
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches

    Application Process

    Please apply by clicking HERE or by sending a CV to kim@kreatetalent.com!