Assistant Medical Director (Broward Addiction Recovery Center) Salary

$174,770.55 - $278,934.69 Annually

Location

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1412363

Department

Human Svcs BARC Detox

Opening Date

06/05/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Medical Director with Broward Addiction Recovery Center.

General DescriptionAssists with the coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health care services.Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment.
Requires five (5) years as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms, with at least three (3) years of experience with psychiatric, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring clients.
Special Certifications and LicensesLicensed as a Physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes.
Must possess and maintain obtain certification in Buprenorphine.
Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine.
Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications.
Special Requirements
May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Preferences- Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field. 
- Doctorate in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field. 
- Board Certified in a closely 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 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides medical care and clinical services to residents of Broward County who need assistance with substance treatment, which may include co-occurring disorders.
Provides prompt and timely care to participants in the detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce risks of adverse outcome.
Provides on call and after hours service to ensure safety continuity of care and emergencies for the citizens of Broward County.
Provides total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical needs.
Provides in service and various educational services for staff; provides consultation to programs.
Analyzes data of residential and detox to develop policies and procedures to impact the rates; reviews program overviews and policy and procedures for pharmacy services, pharmacy, infection control, and committees; reviews policies and procedures pertaining to nursing staff.
Provides medical consultation for the Broward County Human Services Department as a whole.
Provides support regarding cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocol, supervision of staff and all other administrative tasks.
Acts as the back up to the Medical Director.
Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Directs WorkProvides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Interpersonal SavvyRelates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Picks up on group interpersonal dynamics and finds ways to work effectively within these parameters; resolves difficult interpersonal situations within the team; works to build greater group harmony. Coaches team members on interpersonal skills.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Organizational SavvyManeuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a clear grasp of the organizational culture and political dynamics; helps people make connections and thrive. Secures the vigorous commitment and enthusiasm of champions and advocates.
Being ResilientRebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Deals effectively with crises and volatile situations. Puts people's failures in perspective and helps them move forward. Maintains calm in adversity; stays objective. Uses hardships and difficult experiences as an opportunity for personal and team growth.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications? Yes No 02 Have you graduated from an accredited school of medicine and successful completed an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 03 Do you have at least five (5) years of experience as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 04 Do you have at least three (3) years of that experience working with psychiatric, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorder clients or closely related experience? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 05 Are you licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 06 Do you possess or can you obtain by time of hire a certification in Buprenorphine? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 07 Do you possess and can maintain, or can you obtain by time of hire a DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 08 Do you possess and can maintain, or can you obtain by time of hire a DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 09 Do you understand that this position requires you to be on-call, and you may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays? Yes No 10 What is your experience working with substance abuse clients and clients with co-occurring disorders? 11 What is your experience working in emergency and/or crisis environments? 12 What experience do you have with The Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or other accrediting body? 13 What is your experience with detoxification protocols and withdrawal assessment tools? 14 What is your experience in working with electronic medical records? Also, which systems have you worked with? 15 What is your experience in working with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Which MAT drugs have you worked with? 16 What experience do you have supervising others?

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Medical Director with Broward Addiction Recovery Center.

General DescriptionAssists with the coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health care services.Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment.
Requires five (5) years as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms, with at least three (3) years of experience with psychiatric, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring clients.
Special Certifications and LicensesLicensed as a Physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes.
Must possess and maintain obtain certification in Buprenorphine.
Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine.
Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications.
Special Requirements
May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Preferences- Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field. 
- Doctorate in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field. 
- Board Certified in a closely 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 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides medical care and clinical services to residents of Broward County who need assistance with substance treatment, which may include co-occurring disorders.
Provides prompt and timely care to participants in the detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce risks of adverse outcome.
Provides on call and after hours service to ensure safety continuity of care and emergencies for the citizens of Broward County.
Provides total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical needs.
Provides in service and various educational services for staff; provides consultation to programs.
Analyzes data of residential and detox to develop policies and procedures to impact the rates; reviews program overviews and policy and procedures for pharmacy services, pharmacy, infection control, and committees; reviews policies and procedures pertaining to nursing staff.
Provides medical consultation for the Broward County Human Services Department as a whole.
Provides support regarding cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocol, supervision of staff and all other administrative tasks.
Acts as the back up to the Medical Director.
Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Directs WorkProvides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Interpersonal SavvyRelates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Picks up on group interpersonal dynamics and finds ways to work effectively within these parameters; resolves difficult interpersonal situations within the team; works to build greater group harmony. Coaches team members on interpersonal skills.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Organizational SavvyManeuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a clear grasp of the organizational culture and political dynamics; helps people make connections and thrive. Secures the vigorous commitment and enthusiasm of champions and advocates.
Being ResilientRebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Deals effectively with crises and volatile situations. Puts people's failures in perspective and helps them move forward. Maintains calm in adversity; stays objective. Uses hardships and difficult experiences as an opportunity for personal and team growth.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications? Yes No 02 Have you graduated from an accredited school of medicine and successful completed an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 03 Do you have at least five (5) years of experience as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 04 Do you have at least three (3) years of that experience working with psychiatric, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorder clients or closely related experience? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 05 Are you licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 06 Do you possess or can you obtain by time of hire a certification in Buprenorphine? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 07 Do you possess and can maintain, or can you obtain by time of hire a DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 08 Do you possess and can maintain, or can you obtain by time of hire a DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 09 Do you understand that this position requires you to be on-call, and you may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays? Yes No 10 What is your experience working with substance abuse clients and clients with co-occurring disorders? 11 What is your experience working in emergency and/or crisis environments? 12 What experience do you have with The Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or other accrediting body? 13 What is your experience with detoxification protocols and withdrawal assessment tools? 14 What is your experience in working with electronic medical records? Also, which systems have you worked with? 15 What is your experience in working with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Which MAT drugs have you worked with? 16 What experience do you have supervising others?

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers