Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - Addiction Medicine

The Riverside University Health System Department of Behavioral Health seeks physician candidates for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Programs in the desert communities of Riverside County, CA.
The incumbent will provide care to members within county outpatient clinics following the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System ( DMC - ODS ).

DMC-ODS is a program designed for the organized delivery of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to eligible Medi-Cal members with SUDs, by providing a continuum of care modeled after the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria for SUD treatment services.

This role is critical in supporting the county mission of improving health outcomes and reducing the impact of addiction in local communities.

Responsibilities of the Role:


* Provide comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing care for members with substance use disorders.


* Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone.


* Collaborate with behavioral health teams to ensure integrated care.


* Monitor member progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.


* Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and county regulations related to addiction treatment.


* Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives within RUHS DMC ODS clinics.

Ideal Candidates will have:


* Experience in prescribing MAT and managing patients with co-occurring disorders.


* Familiarity with outpatient addiction treatment programs and integrated care models.


* A minimum of 1 year of experience in addiction medicine preferred, but new physicians with appropriate training will be considered.


* A strong commitment to serving underserved populations in a community health setting.

Job Details:


* The schedule for this position is a 4/10 (subject to agreement with candidate).


* The p rimary worksite is the Palm Springs SAPT clinic - 191 N.

Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 with telehealth coverage to other Desert/county SAPT/outpatient clinics.

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Ambulatory Care Physician Leader benefits:


* Competitive base salary currently up to $346K ($360K with 4% cost of living increase spring of 2026).


* CME reimbursement/paid days for training.


* Annual leave accrual and 11 paid county holidays.


* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.


* CALPERS pension plan.


* Malpractice/Government tort tail insurance coverage.


* Eligibility for various federal, state, and local student loan repayment programs.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County.

With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, e...