Assistant Medical Director; Broward Addiction Recovery Center

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Assistant Medical Director for the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC).

• 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 (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan with 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job‑Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

Assists with the coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health care services. Works under administrative supervision, develops and implements programs within organizational policies, and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment
• One (1) year as a medical practitioner, including residency or fellowship, with at least six (6) months experience with psychiatric, substance abuse, and/or co‑occurring clients

• Licensed Physician in the State of Florida
• 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 or Public Health or closely related field
• Doctorate in Addiction Medicine, Public Health, or closely related field
• Board Certification in a related area
• Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Sublocade, Suboxone, Vivitrol or other MAT medication
• Experience with infectious diseases in public health settings
• Bilingual proficiency

• Provides medical care and clinical services to residents needing substance treatment, including co‑occurring disorders
• Provides prompt and timely care in detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce adverse outcomes
• Provides on‑call and after‑hours service to ensure safety and continuity of care for citizens
• Takes responsibility for total patient care needs – psychiatric, nutritional, and general medical needs
• Offers in‑service and educational services for staff and provides consultation to programs
• Analyzes data from residential and detox programs to develop policies and procedures, impacting rates and reviewing pharmacy, infection control, and nursing policies
• Provides medical consultation for the Broward County Human Services Department
• Supports cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocols, staff supervision, and other administrative tasks
• Acts as backup to the Medical Director
• Performs related work as assigned

• Physical demands: light work involving walking or standing most of the time, with up to 20 lb. force, and use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive mechanical or electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances
• Unavoidable hazards: routine exposure to radiation and disease/pathogens

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high‑quantity, sometimes contradictory information to solve problems efficiently
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that align with policies and standards
• Action Oriented: Takes new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency and high energy
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done efficiently
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and learn from feedback
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups, resolving interpersonal situations
• Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong teams that leverage diverse skills and knowledge to achieve common goals
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear communications tailored to different audiences
• Organizational Savvy: Ma…