The Medical Director plays an important role within Freedom House Recovery Center's clinical team, supporting the organization's mission to serve all in our community on their path to recovery, no matter who they are or what challenges they face. Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for leading and overseeing psychiatric and addiction medicine services across programs, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant care while supervising prescribers, guiding clinical protocols, and supporting staff and agency operations. The Medical Director works closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure consistent, dependable service to the individuals and families we serve. This is a hybrid position based in Orange County with service offices in Durham, Person, and Warren counties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead and oversee medical services across inpatient and outpatient programs.

• Supervise, train, and provide clinical guidance to prescribers and medical staff.

• Develop and maintain medical protocols, admission criteria, and operating procedures.

• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality documentation, and ongoing clinical improvement.

• Provide on-call medical support and represent the agency with healthcare and regulatory partners.

• Attends in-services, staff meetings, and other staff functions as required by the CEO.

• Maintains a schedule approved by the CEO.

• Is reliable in work attendance and follows Freedom House procedures when requesting planned or unplanned leave.

• Supervises the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)

• Requires some travel between program sites within the four-county service area.

• This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, combining scheduled office hours with on-call responsibilities.

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina.

• Valid and unrestricted DEA registration.

• Board Certification in Psychiatry is required; Certification in Addiction Medicine is highly preferred.

• At least five years' experience in a medical leadership role, with a deep understanding of substance use and mental health treatment protocols and medication/dosing practices.

• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Must be available to provide emergency after-hours on-call coverage as needed to support 24/7 service operations.

Freedom House Recovery Center, Inc., is a comprehensive behavioral health provider trusted to serve the community for over 45 years. We provide a full continuum of care, including crisis, residential, outpatient, and community-based services, to individuals and families across multiple counties in central North Carolina.

Our team is united by a shared commitment to recovery, dignity, and community impact. Employees here work alongside colleagues who bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to their work, and see the direct, tangible difference their role makes in the people we serve. Like most behavioral health organizations, our work is demanding: our staff carry real responsibility, and no two days look the same. What makes Freedom House a great place to work is the mission, the close-knit teams, and the chance to build a career with real purpose behind it.