Education: 
Position requires an MD or DO degree and an active physician license in the state of Washington.  Certification by the American Society of Addiction Medicine or the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is preferred. 

Experience: 
Must have at least one year of addiction medicine experience; Methadone experience required. 

Physical Requirements:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job: 
 
A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Will spend some time on feet while interacting with staff, greeting or assisting clients, etc.  Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for carrying heavy files, etc. 

Additional: 

• The nature of this position is?fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions
• Must have knowledge of the patient population as well as the properties and side effects of opiate replacement medications and other drugs the patients may use
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference 
• Flexible team player, open to new treatment ideas, cooperative and uses excellent judgement
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of 3 years prior to employment as the Medical Director and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed as the OTP Medical Director
• Must be able to pass required background checks
• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required 
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal)

Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.