Addiction Medicine Physician
Company: MDM Search
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
We are the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment
services. Our treatment centers provide pharmacotherapeutic
maintenance and detoxification services in a conventional
outpatient setting. With locations in Colorado, Georgia, Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas we provide a critical
service to thousands of individuals and their communities across
the country. Patient-Centered Treatment Our Patient-Centered
Treatment program uses a two-pronged approach to address the
medical and behavioral aspects of opioid addiction. This Medication
Assisted Treatment (MAT) uses Methadone or Buprenorphine (aka:
Suboxone) to address a patient s physical dependence on Opioids,
and team-based Behavioral Counseling to address a patient s
psychological dependence. JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking
an Addiction Medicine Medical Director for a 20 hour a week
position in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The successful candidate is a
motivated self-starter who will excel in a fast-paced environment
and become a valued member of our team. Lake Charles, Louisiana is
a blend of contrasts that magically works together in total
harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for
big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and
outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree a
little black dress paired with flip-flops. Lake Charles is the best
of Louisiana infused into something irresistible. Responsibilities
of the Medical Director include: Maximizing the clinical and
financial performance Supervising the daily operations of an opiate
treatment program Ensuring operational efficiency Responsible for
the resolution of urgent and emergent issues regarding the
treatment center before, during and after regular office hour
Managing treatment center revenue collections to achieve target
collection rates and for managing expenditures in accordance with
budgeted allowances JOB REQUIREMENTS GREAT candidates for this
position will have: A history of demonstrated success in a
professional clinical or medical environment A highly motivated
self-starter & fast learner Exceeds customer/team expectation
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Excellent Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills Maintain a high
level of accuracy and attention to detail Problem analysis and
assessment Time management ABAM Certified of Eligible Minimum
Requirements Must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in
respective State 1 - 3 years of documented experience in the
provision of service to persons who are addicted to alcohol or
other drugs, and one year of experience in treatment of opioid.
Board Certified or Eligible in Addiction Psychiatry and two years
of documented experience in the treatment of persons who are
addicted to alcohol or other drugs ASAM or BC as an addiction
medicine specialist Board Certified or Eligible in Addiction
Medicine This Clinic System has multiple positions in several
states and is growing rapidly. If you have interest in Addiction
Medicine opportunities please submit an application and you will be
contacted to discuss next steps. Apply her or contact Michael Ryan
for more information: Michael Ryan VP of Recruitment Operations
Keywords: MDM Search, Alexandria , Addiction Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Louisiana
