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Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services to oversee the substance use disorder (SUD) / Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) program. The Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services is responsible for the clinical leadership and medical oversight of facility programs providing treatment for Veterans with substance use disorders. The incumbent ensures delivery of evidence-based addiction treatment services consistent with VA policy, national clinical practice guidelines, and applicable federal and state regulatory standards. The Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services provides direct psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Clinical responsibilities include assessment of complex psychiatric and medical presentations, development of comprehensive treatment plans, and provision of pharmacologic and psychosocial treatment interventions. The incumbent provides medical oversight of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including the prescribing and management of medications such as buprenorphine, methadone (in OTP settings), and naltrexone, ensuring adherence to federal regulatory requirements and VA clinical guidance. The Medical Director monitors treatment outcomes, medication safety, and clinical quality indicators. The Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services provides clinical supervision and consultation to an interdisciplinary team that may include physicians, psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, and addiction counselors. Responsibilities include case consultation, treatment planning guidance, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based addiction treatment practices. Administrative responsibilities include development and implementation of program policies and procedures, monitoring program performance, ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services collaborates with facility leadership and other clinical services to ensure integrated care for Veterans with complex behavioral health and medical needs. The incumbent participates in educational activities including supervision and teaching of trainees such as psychiatry residents, psychology trainees, and other learners as applicable. The Medical Director of Substance Abuse Services of Psychiatry participates in facility and service-level committees and contributes to program planning, clinical policy development, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of addiction treatment services. The incumbent may participate in routine service responsibilities within the Psychiatry or Mental Health Service Line, including general clinical coverage and participation in on-call schedules as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 800am-4:30pm Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the