About the job
Join Boca Recovery Center as a Medical Director – Licensed Psychiatrist
Location: Hybrid – Springfield, Massachusetts
Department: Medical
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Boca Recovery Center
Established in 2016, Boca Recovery Center stands as a leading addiction treatment provider dedicated to addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With facilities located in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care within a nurturing environment. Our mission centers around fostering sustained recovery through compassionate, client-focused services.
Position Overview
We are actively seeking a Licensed Psychiatrist to take on the role of Medical Director at our medical detox and residential treatment facility specializing in substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will possess a valid psychiatric license in the State of Massachusetts and have extensive experience in behavioral health, particularly in managing co-occurring disorders and inpatient detox and residential treatment.
Our Springfield, MA facility is dedicated to medical detoxification and residential treatment, providing a supportive atmosphere for individuals embarking on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and physical examinations for new clients within the timelines set by facility policies and Massachusetts State licensing standards.
- Ensure follow-up care arrangements are made based on assessment findings, risk factors, and identified medical or psychiatric needs.
- Refer clients to specialized providers when care needs exceed the services available at the addiction treatment center.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for detoxification treatment services, ensuring that programs and resources effectively address the needs of all clients.
- Develop, implement, and monitor detoxification and withdrawal management protocols specific to various substances.
- Oversee all medical and psychiatric services, including pharmacological treatments, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Designate a qualified covering psychiatrist in writing to act in the Medical Director’s absence, ensuring consistent psychiatric oversight for staff and clients.
- Collaborate with APRNs and PAs through written and signed supervisory agreements, including those governing prescriptive authority as required by applicable regulations.

