Purpose-Driven Leadership | Medical Director for First Responder Care | $350K+ + Incentives

Job Summary: Advanced Recovery Systems is seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to lead the Medical and Psychiatric Services at the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery. This one-of-a-kind facility is devoted exclusively to the mental health and recovery of professional fire service members facing PTSD, trauma, substance use, and other behavioral health challenges.

The Medical Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compassionate care. This position provides 24-hour oversight of medical services, partners closely with executive leadership, and contributes to the ongoing success and mission of saving the lives of those who protect others.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour oversight and management of all medical and psychiatric services within the facility
• Lead and supervise medical staff, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical excellence
• Direct all medical activities in compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations • Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team on daily operations and strategic initiatives • Partner with CMO/Associate CMO on clinical quality, metrics, and medical department performance • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with best practices • Ensure appropriate diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care for patients • Support a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to compliance standards

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Qualifications: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution • Board Certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or a related specialty preferred • Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) • Previous leadership or Medical Director experience strongly preferred • Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or trauma-informed care • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Commitment to serving first responders and understanding their unique needs

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Work Environment & Schedule: • Flexible scheduling with required onsite presence • Some on-call responsibilities • Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on healing and recovery • Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a specialized behavioral health facility

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Why Join Us: • Unique opportunity to serve and support firefighters and first responders • Mission-driven organization making a life-saving impact • Collaborative leadership environment with strong clinical support • Competitive compensation and robust benefits package

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Compensation & Benefits: • Salary: Competitive & negotiable starting at $350K+ • Bonus: Annual bonus + monthly incentives • CME: $5,000 annual reimbursement • Malpractice: Fully covered liability protection (tail included) • Paid Time Off: 6 weeks annually • Retirement: 401K with company match • Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Telehealth access • HSA: Company contribution up to $1,500 annually

About Advanced Recovery Systems

About UsAn integrated behavioral healthcare management company, Advanced Recovery Systems was founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.Personalized ProgramsEach person that comes to the Advanced Recovery Systems’ network of facilities is provided with an individualized treatment program. Just as no two people are alike, no two programs are alike. Our treatment team assesses each person at the start of the program, determining what sort of help that person needs. Accommodating the varying needs of our clients, we offer different levels of care, beginning with detox and continuing on through aftercare.Medically Assisted DetoxResidential TreatmentPartial HospitalizationIntensive Outpatient CareTraditional Outpatient CareAftercareWho We AreOur StaffWe are pleased to have a team of experienced, compassionate medical and clinical professionals who are ready to share their expertise with you. Since establishing Advanced Recovery Systems in 2012, co-founders Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold have assembled the finest minds in addiction medicine to run the ARS centers. Using evidence-based methods as the foundation for rehabilitation treatment, our doctors, nurses, therapists and dietitians provide the highest-quality care to ensure full recovery for our clients.Only 1 in 10 people with a substance use disorder seeks treatment. We want to reach the other nine individuals who may think treatment isn’t for them or that they can’t afford it. Our medical teams are committed to helping clients reach recovery. Consultants and advocates relieve our clients of financial worries, allowing them to concentrate on getting better. At every level, each ARS employee has one goal in mind — helping our clients live fulfilling lives free of addiction.