Back to jobsDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and residence in primary specialty required. Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Current professional license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois and Board Certification, with established medical privileges at one or more local hospitals. Certification or eligibility and recognition by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a qualified medical practitioner in addictions medicine for Gateway Foundation accredited programs.
Other duties as assigned Successful completion of residency in primary specialty. Working knowledge of medical standards and practices as related to substance abuse or addictive disorder treatment.
Advanced communication skills necessary to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with clinical staff, center managers, and agency representatives. Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities necessary to oversee and provide medical and overall health care advice in the treatment of substance abuse clients; and review program standards to ensure compliance with state, contract, regulatory, accreditation, or other applicable agency standards.
Analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design relatively complex systems and programs. Plan and oversee the medical treatment and evaluate the effectiveness and abilities of other medical professionals’ treatment. Assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs; provide health related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population served.