Medical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine

Central Connecticut (Hartford Area)

Currently seeking a Medical Director to join a well-established nonprofit organization specializing in behavioral health and addiction medicine in Central Connecticut. This is a clinical leadership role offering a predictable, sustainable schedule with no call, no weekends, and no holidays, providing ample time to maintain a private practice if desired.

Benefits for the Medical Director

• $150,000 base salary for a 3-day work week, or up to $215,000 for a 4-day work week.
• Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision) available for the 4-day (32-hour) schedule.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• 160 hours of paid vacation plus 14 paid holidays.
• $2,500 annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• All licensing fees covered, including a new Connecticut medical license.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.

Responsibilities of the Medical Director

• Work a 3-day or 4-day schedule (Monday–Thursday, daytime hours) with zero call, holiday, or weekend requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight and evidence-based care recommendations for a panel of program participants.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team of nursing and behavioral health professionals.
• Manage and develop quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Participate in clinical review and leadership committees.
• Represent the organization through education, training, and community outreach.

Requirements of the Medical Director

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or Internal Medicine (Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine is preferred).
• Active Connecticut medical license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience in substance use disorder and/or mental health care is preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus, though early-career physicians (including recent graduates from residency or fellowship) are welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available).
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

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