Regional Medical Director (Behavioral Health)

Location: On-site in Denver or Longmont, Colorado, USA

Compensation: $190.00–$210.00 per hour

Company

Behavioral Health Group is a network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers providing opioid addiction treatment and substance use disorder care across 24 states.

What you will do

• Evaluate patients through physical exams, medical histories, laboratory reviews, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, with a focus on Opioid Use Disorder.
• Prescribe and adjust medication-assisted treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Monitor patient progress, review drug screens and diagnostic results, and update treatment plans.
• Document care, collaborate with internal teams and external providers, and provide clinical consultations.
• Supervise medical staff, support training and quality initiatives, and maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with an active state medical license and DEA registration.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty and completion of an accredited residency program.
• Required CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of medication-assisted treatment and addiction treatment.
• Availability for a 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Monday–Friday schedule, rotating weekends, and provider on-call coverage.

Nice to have

• Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a standard medical office environment with frequent patient interaction, including high-acuity cases.
• Join a community focused on clinical excellence, integrity, and improving outcomes for people with substance use disorders.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.