Medical Director – OTP

Porch Light Health

Medical Director overseeing OTP and MAT services for a healthcare provider in addiction treatment. Ensuring compliance, delivering patient care, and leading clinical teams.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides overall medical direction and supervision of the organization's OTP and MAT services.
Maintains responsibility for the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of medical and nursing services.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, DEA, SAMHSA, CARF, and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with organizational leadership to establish, implement, and evaluate medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Provides clinical consultation and guidance to providers, nursing staff, counselors, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Participates in quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.
Serves as the medical subject matter expert regarding substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based practices.
Conducts comprehensive medical evaluations, physical examinations, and assessments for patients seeking treatment.
Reviews medical histories, laboratory results, toxicology reports, and other diagnostic information.
Diagnoses and treats substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions within the scope of practice.
Develops and oversees individualized treatment plans.
Prescribes and manages medications utilized in OTP and MAT programs, including methadone, buprenorphine, and other approved medications as clinically appropriate.
Determines patient eligibility for admission, continuation of care, transfer, and discharge from treatment services.
Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans based on clinical presentation, treatment response, toxicology results, and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
Assesses psychiatric and behavioral health needs and facilitates referral to specialty services when appropriate.
Provides patient education regarding treatment options, medication risks and benefits, overdose prevention, infectious diseases, and recovery support services.
Oversees methadone induction, stabilization, maintenance, and medically supervised withdrawal protocols.
Reviews and approves dosing determinations consistent with regulatory requirements and clinical best practices.
Determines eligibility for take-home medications and approves take-home schedules in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Ensures proper documentation and authorization of medication orders and verbal orders.
Monitors and manages the treatment of high-risk or medically complex patients, including pregnant individuals and patients with significant medical comorbidities.
Ensures all required medical assessments, laboratory testing, and ongoing evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
Provides clinical supervision and oversight to medical providers, nursing personnel, and other assigned staff.
Participates in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and professional development of medical staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical practice experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
Experience supervising or leading clinical teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state OTP regulations, SAMHSA requirements, DEA regulations, and ASAM criteria.
Preferred: Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.
Additional experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services utilizing buprenorphine and other evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder.
Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or integrated care settings.
CARF accreditation experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2C Porch Light Health is a regional healthcare provider specializing in addiction treatment and recovery services across Colorado and New Mexico. The organization operates a network of over 60 in-person clinics, mobile medical sites, and telehealth programs offering evidence-based care including medications for addiction treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone, methadone, and long-acting injections, alongside behavioral health, psychiatry, case management, and services for special populations (teens, pregnant people, veterans, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, first responders). Porch Light Health emphasizes outpatient and ambulatory medically supervised withdrawal services, community partnerships, accessibility features, and broad insurance coverage to expand access to treatment. Medical Director – OTP 🔥 59 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Lakewood – Hybrid 💵 $180k - $250k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨‍⚕️ Medical Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provides overall medical direction and supervision of the organization's OTP and MAT services.
Maintains responsibility for the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of medical and nursing services.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, DEA, SAMHSA, CARF, and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with organizational leadership to establish, implement, and evaluate medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Provides clinical consultation and guidance to providers, nursing staff, counselors, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Participates in quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.
Serves as the medical subject matter expert regarding substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based practices.
Conducts comprehensive medical evaluations, physical examinations, and assessments for patients seeking treatment.
Reviews medical histories, laboratory results, toxicology reports, and other diagnostic information.
Diagnoses and treats substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions within the scope of practice.
Develops and oversees individualized treatment plans.
Prescribes and manages medications utilized in OTP and MAT programs, including methadone, buprenorphine, and other approved medications as clinically appropriate.
Determines patient eligibility for admission, continuation of care, transfer, and discharge from treatment services.
Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans based on clinical presentation, treatment response, toxicology results, and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
Assesses psychiatric and behavioral health needs and facilitates referral to specialty services when appropriate.
Provides patient education regarding treatment options, medication risks and benefits, overdose prevention, infectious diseases, and recovery support services.
Oversees methadone induction, stabilization, maintenance, and medically supervised withdrawal protocols.
Reviews and approves dosing determinations consistent with regulatory requirements and clinical best practices.
Determines eligibility for take-home medications and approves take-home schedules in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Ensures proper documentation and authorization of medication orders and verbal orders.
Monitors and manages the treatment of high-risk or medically complex patients, including pregnant individuals and patients with significant medical comorbidities.
Ensures all required medical assessments, laboratory testing, and ongoing evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
Provides clinical supervision and oversight to medical providers, nursing personnel, and other assigned staff.
Participates in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and professional development of medical staff. 🎯 Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical practice experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
Experience supervising or leading clinical teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state OTP regulations, SAMHSA requirements, DEA regulations, and ASAM criteria.
Preferred: Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.
Additional experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services utilizing buprenorphine and other evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder.
Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or integrated care settings.
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Hard Skills & Tools

medical evaluationphysical examinationdiagnosis of substance use disorderstreatment planningmedication managementtoxicology report analysisclinical supervisionquality assurancerisk managementperformance improvement

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipclinical consultationpatient educationcoachingprofessional developmentinterdisciplinary teamworkcommunicationoversightproblem-solving

Certifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)DEA registrationBoard Certification in Addiction MedicineBoard Certification in PsychiatryBoard Certification in Internal MedicineBoard Certification in Family Medicine