Assistant Medical Director (Broward Addiction Recovery Center)

Assistant Medical Director – Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Medical Director position with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This role supports the Broward Addiction Recovery Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment and co‑occurring disorders care.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High‑Deductible Health Plan (bi‑weekly premiums): Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• County‑Funded Health Savings Account up to $2,000 annually
• Consumer‑Driven Health Plan (bi‑weekly premiums): Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year
• Up to 40 hours of job‑basis leave for eligible positions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

The Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) has served Broward County residents since 1973. In 2018, BARC opened the flagship BARC Central, a 48,900‑sq‑ft LEED Gold Certified facility offering inpatient detoxification, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). BARC provides a full continuum of care—including detoxification, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and case management—supported by a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical, and support staff. Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, BARC is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and award‑winning facility. Video tour:

General Description

Assists with coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health‑care services. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive‑level administrators.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school and complete an approved residency in the appropriate area.
• At least one year of medical practice experience, including residency or fellowship, with a minimum of six months working with psychiatric, substance‑abuse, or co‑occurring clients.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Licensed Physician in the State of Florida (Chapters 458 and 459, Florida Statutes).
• Certification in Buprenorphine.
• DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine.
• DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV, or V narcotic medications.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferences

• Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Doctorate in Addiction Medicine, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Board certification in a closely related area.
• Experience with MAT including Sublocade, Suboxone, Vivitrol, or other MAT medications.
• Experience with infectious diseases in public‑health settings.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Scope of Work

• Provide medical care and clinical services to residents requiring substance‑treatment assistance, including co‑occurring disorders.
• Deliver prompt and timely care to participants in detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce adverse outcomes.
• Offer on‑call and after‑hours service to ensure safety, continuity of care, and emergency response for Broward County citizens.
• Address total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical concerns.
• Provide in‑service and educational programs for staff and consult with programs.
• Analyze data from residential and detox programs to develop policies and procedures affecting rates; review policy and procedures for pharmacy services, infection control, and nursing staff.
• Provide medical consultation to Broward County Human Services Department.
• Support cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocols, staff supervision, and administrative tasks.
• Serve as backup to the Medical Director.
• Perform related assigned duties.

Work Environment

Physical Demands
Trains light work involving walking or standing most of the time with exertion up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. Involves skill, adeptness, and speed in operating mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances.

Unavoidable Hazards
Routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

Special Information – Competencies

• Manages Complexity

  Makes sense of complex, high‑quantity, sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.

• Decision Quality

  Delivers timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

• Action Oriented

  Encounters new opportunities and challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Directs Work

  Provides direction, delegates, removes obstacles, and coordinates team work effectively.

• Ensures Accountability

  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, tracking performance, and fostering learning.

• Interpersonal Savvy

  Builds effective relationships with diverse groups, resolves interpersonal challenges, and coaches on skills.

• Builds Effective Teams

  Creates strong‑identity teams that leverage diversity for common goals.

• Communicates Effectively

  Delivers clear, polished communications tailored to diverse audiences.

• Organizational Savvy

  Navigates complex policy, process, and people dynamics comfortably.

• Being Resilient

  Recovers from setbacks, manages crises, and uses hardships for growth.

• Situational Adaptability

  Adapts approach and demeanor to meet shifting demands.

County Core Values

• Collaborates : Works collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus : Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills Trust : Gains confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values Differences : Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section at 954‑357‑6500 or email to request accommodations.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. Employees may be called to work in the event of disasters such as hurricanes. Employees are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

County‑wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with the County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict‑of‑interest policies. Employees must establish effective relationships with the public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.