Medical Director (Addiction)
Medical Director (Addiction) – Non-Clinical Leadership Role with Flexible Schedule
Location: East Berlin, CT | Schedule: 4-day, 32-hour workweek or 5-day, 40-hour option
About the Opportunity
Join a mission-driven professional health program dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals across Connecticut. This respected behavioral health center is seeking a Medical Director in East Berlin, CT, to oversee programs aiding providers with behavioral, physical, or substance use challenges. This opportunity allows you to impact healthcare systems positively without direct patient care, focusing on education, rehabilitation, and support.
Position Overview
In this non-clinical role, you will lead a dedicated team, providing oversight, case review, and program leadership. Work alongside an RN, therapists, and a case manager to support approximately 400 cases annually. Your efforts will focus on clinical decision-making, provider support, and maintaining program integrity, all while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, with preference for experience or certification in Addiction Medicine or Psychiatry. This role is perfect for a mid-to-late career physician seeking a meaningful, lower-stress role leveraging their experience in leadership and mentorship. A compassionate, thoughtful approach is valued.
Next Steps
If you're ready to make an impact in a high-impact leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is designed to ensure a good fit for both you and our team. Submit your application today to take the next step in your career.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $22k–$175k
- Median internal medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
- $262,000
- 36 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Connecticut
- $220,000
- 3 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See internal medicine physician salary by state →
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Read the full internal medicine physician job guide →Frequently asked questions
- Is this Medical Director (Addiction) position in East Berlin, Connecticut still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
- What does this internal medicine physician job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $22k–$175k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 36 current internal medicine physician openings nationwide is $262,000.
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- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
- To practice in Connecticut you'll need an active Connecticut medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Connecticut's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 7/7/2026