Assistant Medical Director; Broward Addiction Recovery Center

Assistant Medical Director – Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Medical Director position with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This role supports the Broward Addiction Recovery Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment and co‑occurring disorders care.

• High‑Deductible Health Plan (bi‑weekly premiums):
  Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• County‑Funded Health Savings Account up to $2,000 annually
• Consumer‑Driven Health Plan (bi‑weekly premiums):
  Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year
• Up to 40 hours of job‑basis leave for eligible positions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

The Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) has served Broward County residents since 1973. In 2018, BARC opened the flagship BARC Central, a 48,900‑sq‑ft LEED Gold Certified facility offering inpatient detoxification, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). BARC provides a full continuum of care—including detoxification, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and case management—supported by a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical, and support staff.

Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, BARC is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and award‑winning facility. Video tour:

Assists with coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health‑care services. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive‑level administrators.

• Graduate from an accredited medical school and complete an approved residency in the appropriate area.
• At least one year of medical practice experience, including residency or fellowship, with a minimum of six months working with psychiatric, substance‑abuse, or co‑occurring clients.

• Licensed Physician in the State of Florida (Chapters 458 and 459, Florida Statutes).
• Certification in Buprenorphine.
• DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine.
• DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV, or V narcotic medications.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Doctorate in Addiction Medicine, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Board certification in a closely related area.
• Experience with MAT including Sublocade, Suboxone, Vivitrol, or other MAT medications.
• Experience with infectious diseases in public‑health settings.
• Bilingual proficiency.

• Provide medical care and clinical services to residents requiring substance‑treatment assistance, including co‑occurring disorders.
• Deliver prompt and timely care to participants in detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce adverse outcomes.
• Offer on‑call and after‑hours service to ensure safety, continuity of care, and emergency response for Broward County citizens.
• Address total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical concerns.
• Provide in‑service and educational programs for staff and consult with programs.
• Analyze data from residential and detox programs to develop policies and procedures affecting rates; review policy and procedures for pharmacy services, infection control, and nursing staff.
• Provide medical consultation to Broward County Human Services Department.
• Support cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocols, staff supervision, and administrative tasks.
• Serve as backup to the Medical Director.
• Perform related assigned duties.

Physical Demands
Trains light work involving walking or standing most of the time with exertion up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. Involves skill, adeptness, and speed in operating mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within…