Medical Director

Porch Light Health is a leading provider of comprehensive care and support for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics combine evidence-based practices with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to recovery. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for both patients and team members.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for our MAT programs. This role is ideal for a current Porch Light Health provider who is passionate about addiction medicine, dedicated to improving patient outcomes, and eager to support a multidisciplinary care team.
The Medical Director leads by example—delivering direct patient care, mentoring providers, ensuring clinical excellence, and advancing our culture of accountability and compassion. This position plays a critical role in strengthening provider performance, maintaining compliance with MAT regulations, and supporting organizational growth. Open to NM locations in Taos, Espanola, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients receiving MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone), ensuring safe, effective, and compliant use.
Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed to support optimal recovery.
Collaborate with behavioral health providers and peer specialists to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
Clinical Leadership & Supervision
Serve as the clinical leader and subject matter expert for MAT services across assigned clinics.
Be available to providers on a day-to-day basis for clinical consultation, guidance, and support.
Create and implement medical policies, protocols, and best practices to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality patient care.
Educate and mentor the provider team, holding them accountable to clinical, professional, and documentation expectations.
Supervise clinical practice, professionalism, and documentation of medical providers.
Conduct annual and semiannual performance reviews for supervisees, providing meaningful feedback and development goals.
Attend and actively participate in director and leadership meetings to align medical operations with organizational objectives.
Independently manage projects assigned by the Senior Medical Director (SMD) or CEO, collaborating with clinic and department leads to ensure timely completion.
Support staff morale and well-being, modeling Porch Light Health’s values and commitment to the mission of recovery and compassionate care.
Collaboration & Quality Improvement
Partner closely with counselors, peer recovery specialists, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated and holistic care.
Monitor provider performance and patient outcomes, leading initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
Ensure adherence to all federal and state MAT regulations, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines.
Participate in and support the development of clinical workflows and operational efficiencies.
Education & Advocacy
Promote understanding of substance use disorders and recovery-oriented care among staff and patients.
Stay current with clinical research, treatment guidelines, and best practices in addiction medicine.
Provide ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities for medical providers.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted license in the state of Colorado/NM or Master's/Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN) or physician assistant (PA) with credible experience.
Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry preferred.
DEA registration

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No