Medical Director — Longleaf Lodge

Job overview

The Medical Director role is onsite in Sterrett, AL, with a stated salary range of $285,000–$300,000 per year. Longleaf Lodge provides addiction treatment across a 10-bed medical detoxification unit and a 50-bed clinically managed high-intensity residential program. The physician provides clinical and administrative leadership across the substance use disorder continuum, with accountability for patient safety, clinical quality, and the medical culture. The role oversees withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment, supervises advanced practice providers, and supports regulatory compliance and program development.

What you'll do

• Serve as physician of record for detox and residential patients
• manage acute withdrawal using CIWA-Ar, COWS, and PAWSS protocols
• prescribe and oversee medication-assisted treatment
• supervise and collaborate with two advanced practice providers
• participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinical rounds
• serve as designated Medical Director for ADMH, TJC, and CARF surveys
• provide weekend coverage one weekend per month by telehealth or in person
• collaborate on strategy and program development
• ensure compliance with APMP, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and DEA regulations
• promote trauma-informed, person-centered care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

addiction medicine

substance use disorder

medical detoxification

residential treatment

medication-assisted treatment

physician leadership

sterrett al

$285k–$300k per year

longleaf lodge

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position may be filled full-time or part-time; the posting says 1099 independent-contractor compensation may be considered, while W-2 employment is strongly preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday with one working weekend per month.

About the employer

Birmingham Recovery Center, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.