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Substance Use Medical Director

United States, Chicago Employment contract 25092.00 - 27092.00 USD / Month · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an experienced, dedicated physician to serve as the Substance Use Medical Director and medical advisor for the Division's substance use programs and services. This position will advise on current trends in medication interventions, with a specific concentration in utilization management, including new psychosocial therapies, disease management, outcomes monitoring, and research practice. The position will provide leadership and advise the Division regarding integrating substance use disorder, mental health, and primary care services through the development of policies, utilization review, data, and infrastructure. The position will represent the Division on related task forces and committees, participate in speaking engagements and conferences representing the Division, and serve as primary liaison to State agencies and community providers on medical issues related to substance use disorders.

Job Responsibility

  • Serves as Substance Use Medical Director and medical advisor to Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) for utilization management, current trends in medication interventions, new psycho-social therapies, disease management, outcomes monitoring and research practice related to substance use disorders
  • Serves as medical advisor for DBHR for the integration of behavioral and physical health care within the Division and coordinates efforts with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide medical director leadership in the development of best practice in addiction treatment services
  • Provides expertise and leadership for integrated behavioral healthcare systems and clinical programming for co-occurring disorders in adult and adolescent populations by supporting the delivery of developmentally appropriate substance use disorder services to adolescents
  • Serves as medical consultant to DBHR to provide clarification, review and determination for policies, procedures, grants, contracts, treatment and intervention services, legislation, administrative rules, and other relevant areas
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Requirements

  • Valid Illinois license to practice medicine
  • American Board of Specialties certification or its equivalent in Family Practice, preferably in the subspecialty of Addiction Medicine
  • Three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical or medical program

Nice to have

  • Three (3) years of professional experience providing and coordinating addiction services, including the prescribing and administration of medication for opioid use disorder
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing policies and guidelines related to the provision of substance use disorder services, including training of interdisciplinary personnel
  • Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating professional health services, disciplines and program support functions to administer a comprehensive medical health program, including performing quality assurance assessments of medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals
  • Two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships across multiple clinical disciplines, as well as with government agencies, education and research institutions, and other organizations, communicating clearly and effectively with internal and/or external stakeholders daily regarding medical services
  • Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment and services
  • Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other clinical professionals across multiple clinical disciplines
  • Two (2) years of professional experience conducting critical incident reviews and investigations and recommending changes to medical service programs

What we offer

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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