Chief Medical Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Coastal Horizons Center Inc.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO)
LOCATION: WILMINGTON NC

At Coastal Horizons our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services that promote healthier lives stronger families and safer communities. We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with preference for physicians specializing in Psychiatry or Addiction Psychiatry. to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our behavioral health and substance use programs.

The CMO provides medical leadership and oversight for our outpatient programs directing patient care supervising advanced practitioners supporting program development and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates closely with clinical staff and community partners to deliver high-quality coordinated care for a diverse client population.

If you are a physician ready to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health this is an exciting opportunity to lead innovate and improve lives in your community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides medical direction and supervision in directing the activities and medical treatment plans of outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment programs which may include counseling opioid treatment psychiatric/psychological community support and outreach services at Coastal Horizons Center Inc.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from Medical School and completion of required internships/residency program requirements.
• Board Certification preferred Board Certification eligibility required
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse addiction mental health and co-occurring disorders.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS:

• Plans directs and manages the medical treatment activities of substance abuse and outreach services.
• Works with the VP of Clinical Services in evaluating present program effectiveness to determine any need for program modification and development.
• Be able to examine prescribe evaluate administer dispense review inform and/or refer in matters pertaining to a clients medical/clinical needs.
• Provide consultation to medical and clinical staff for client treatment and/or case management issues.
• Provides assistance with all in-service training for Agency staff and any health-related educational services for Agency clients.
• Acts as a liaison between community physicians/agencies and Coastal Horizons Center Inc.
• Possesses considerable clinical communicative and coordinating skills in the daily management of the medical treatment program.
• Subject to OSHA rules and regulations of blood-borne pathogens due to possible exposure to various bodily fluids.
• Provides assigned projects reports attends conferences evaluates program effectiveness adherence to external and internal standards.

POSITION ALLOCATION:

• Direct patient care as it relates to program services need: 70%
• Supervision of advanced practitioners: 20%
• Policy and business development: 10%

ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON:

• Thorough knowledge of assigned medical treatment principles techniques and practices and their application to specific casework.
• Thorough knowledge of medical treatment strategies and providing services to a diverse clinical population with co-occurring disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of psychological assessments including diagnosis testing comprehensive report writing and treatment recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of available program behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment.
• Knowledge of the laws regulations standards and policies which govern the assigned programs and the Agency.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute programmatic work effectively.
• Ability to make public presentations to various community and Agency groups.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping reaching standing walking lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally up to tent (10) pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to light objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data operate a computer terminal and perform extensive readings.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs rollover hours 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities resource groups and diversity events

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.