Assistant Medical Director

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Medical Director
DEPARTMENT: Health & Human Services (HHS) – Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
LOCATION: Vancouver, Washington
REPORTS TO: Medical Director
STATUS: Exempt; Full-Time
WAGE RANGE: $310,856 - $388,544

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Assistant Medical Director for NorthStar, our Opioid Treatment Program located in Vancouver, Washington. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice addiction medicine while helping lead a growing, mission-driven treatment program through a collaborative Dyad Model of Clinic Leadership. In this model, clinical and operational leadership work in partnership to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care, regulatory excellence, workforce development, and organizational success.

As Assistant Medical Director, you will serve as a key member of this leadership structure, partnering closely with the Medical Director and OneTogether Solutions leadership team to advance the clinic's mission and long-term vision. This leadership role is ideal for a physician who enjoys influencing both patient care and program development, and who values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

This position plays a critical role in maintaining high standards of patient care, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness while helping ensure the clinic remains responsive to the evolving needs of patients and the community.

Responsibilities include supporting clinical operations, guiding quality improvement initiatives, assisting with provider oversight and development, participating in regulatory and accreditation activities, and serving as a clinical resource for staff. The Assistant Medical Director may act on behalf of the Medical Director as delegated and serves as a key contributor to strategic and operational decision-making.

The role is anticipated to be allocated approximately:

• 50% Leadership, Operations, Quality, and Program Oversight
• 50% Direct Patient Care

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

The Leadership Opportunity

As a member of the clinic's leadership team, the Assistant Medical Director helps support:

• Clinical quality, safety, and evidence-based addiction treatment practices.
• Regulatory compliance with SAMHSA, DEA, accreditation, federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Opioid Treatment Program oversight, including methadone treatment services.
• Provider recruitment, mentorship, onboarding, and retention.
• Patient access, engagement, retention, and treatment outcomes.
• Performance improvement, risk management, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Program growth and the continued development of integrated, whole-person care services.
• A culture of collaboration, accountability, respect, and patient-centered care.

Why Join NorthStar?

NorthStar provides comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for individuals living with substance use disorders through a harm-reduction and recovery-oriented model of care. As Assistant Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities affected by opioid use disorder.
• Help shape the future direction of a growing Opioid Treatment Program.
• Partner with experienced clinical, operational, and executive leaders.
• Practice at the top of your license while maintaining an active patient panel.
• Contribute to an organization committed to whole-person, integrated healthcare and continuous innovation.