Psychiatrist Addiction Medicine NJ

Commonwealth Medical Services

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Union City, New Jersey, US on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Job Title: Physician (Addiction Medicine) – Medical Director

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified Physician in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry) to serve as Medical Director and provide patient care within our comprehensive treatment programs, including Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. This role combines leadership responsibilities with direct clinical work, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Medical Director, overseeing clinical services across multiple levels of care (Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP).
  • Provide direct patient care at least once per week (with option for additional clinical sessions).
  • Conduct evaluations, assessments, and ongoing medical management for patients with substance use disorders.
  • Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols.
  • Supervise and mentor midlevel providers (NPs/PAs), ensuring high-quality, compliant medical care.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals to support individualized treatment plans.
  • Participate in administrative leadership activities, including quality improvement initiatives, compliance, and medical staff development.

Qualifications:

  • MD or DO, licensed (or eligible for licensure) in New Jersey.
  • Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (required).
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry
  • Background in Internal Medicine or Psychiatry.
  • Demonstrated experience with detox protocols and addiction treatment settings.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively supervise midlevel providers.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule & Commitment:

  • Medical Directorship responsibilities combined with minimum once-weekly patient care (option for more clinical time if desired).
  • Union, NJ, with additional coverage at Cherry Hill, NJ.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Professional growth opportunities in a respected, expanding addiction treatment program.
About this role

Summary

Lead addiction treatment programs, oversee clinical services, provide patient care weekly, supervise staff.

Job title

Physician (Addiction Medicine) – Medical Director

Experience level

board certified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Union City, NJ, with coverage in Cherry Hill, NJ; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MD or DOboard certification in addiction medicineboard certification in psychiatrylicensure in New Jerseyexperience with detox protocols

Preferred skills

internal medicinepsychiatryleadership skillsteam collaboration

Specializations

addiction medicinepsychiatrydetoxleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Union City, NJ, USA

On-site City