Chief, Addiction Medicine Division / Associate or Full Professor, Medical Director

Chief, Addiction Medicine Division / Associate or Full Professor, Medical Director, Florida Recovery Center (FRC) Job No: 539813 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Health Care Administration/Support Department: 29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY Job Description Classification Title Chief, Addiction Medicine Division / Associate or Full Professor, Medical Director, Florida Recovery Center (FRC) Job Description: The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine in Gainesville, is seeking a Chief of the Addiction Medicine Division within the Department of Psychiatry at the Associate or Full Professor level for the Florida Recovery Center (FRC) and University of Florida Psychiatric Hospital (UFPH) . . The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), Clinical (Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications). This role concurrently functions as Medical Director for the Florida Recovery Center (FRC), rated as the top addiction recovery center in the state of Florida and in the top five throughout the US. The Addiction Division Chief provides comprehensive oversight of inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine services, leads quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, ensures sound fiscal management, and fosters collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight Provide strategic and operational oversight of all inpatient and outpatient addiction medicine services across FRC, Shands, UFH Psychiatric Hospital, and affiliated clinical sites. Serve as physician leader and liaison with hospital administration, compliance, risk management, and quality offices. Medical Director Responsibilities Ensure delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑centered addiction treatment services. Oversee clinical protocols, utilization management, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Ensure clinical operations align with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and payer requirements. Lead interdisciplinary teams including physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, counselors, nursing, and administrative staff. Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement Lead division‑wide quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes measurement initiatives. Monitor and improve clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and access to care. Lead the management and review of all Independent Medical Evaluations in alignment with institutional standards and regulatory requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation in addiction treatment, care delivery models, and service expansion. Administrative and Financial Management Manage division budgets, clinical revenue streams, and resource allocation. Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and contract development. Ensure efficient utilization of staffing, space, and clinical infrastructure. Academic Leadership & Faculty Development Provide mentorship, evaluation, and professional development for faculty and trainees. Support educational missions including undergraduate, graduate medical education, and fellowship training in addiction medicine. Promote scholarship, research participation, and dissemination of best practices aligned with institutional goals. Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement Lead strategic planning for the Addiction Medicine Division in alignment with departmental, college, and health system priorities. Coordinate with internal partners (departments, hospitals, colleges) and external stakeholders (community agencies, state partners, referral networks). Represent the division at institutional committees, regional initiatives, and professional organizations. Expected Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications. Required Qualifications: MD or DO (or equivalent terminal medical degree). Board certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry. Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Florida. Demonstrated record of clinical leadership and administrative experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health. Academic qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank. Preferred: Prio