Clinical Director- Project CARA

MAHEC's Project CARA is a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care, community collaboration, and innovative treatment models. We are seeking a skilled clinician with experience in obstetric prenatal care and a passion for substance use disorder treatment to help lead this transformative work.As Project CARA's Clinical Director, you'll leverage your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to serving underserved populations to advance integrated perinatal substance use services, improve outcomes for patients and families, and expand access to care across Western North Carolina. This full-time leadership opportunity offers competitive compensation, MAHEC's comprehensive Total Rewards package, and a primarily clinic-based work environment with opportunities to engage with community partners, regional stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the region. The role also provides flexibility for certain administrative responsibilities to be completed remotely. This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical practice, strengthen regional systems of care, and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of families facing some of the most complex healthcare challenges​​JOB SUMMARY:The Clinical Director provides clinical guidance and recommendations for Project CARA. This role supports evidence-based, patient-centered care within clinical programs by aligning clinical expertise and direct patient care delivery in partnership with operational leadership to integrate program goals with MAHEC strategic goals of excellence in clinical care to improve the health of patients in our region. The Director will participate in multidisciplinary teams, contribute to performance improvement of the program, and may represent the clinical program team in regional and statewide collaborations.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Serves as the clinical expert for MAHEC’s Project CARA, in partnership with practice leaders in operations and care delivery. Provides clinical guidance and recommendations related to care delivery, workflows, transitions of care, and high‑risk patient interventions within the designated clinical program. Develops, maintains, and updates clinical process guidelines relevant to the clinical program. Acts as a clinical resource for care managers and program teams across population health, OSP, community health, and clinical departments, supporting physicians, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and community health workers. Collaborates with operational teams to sustain and scale innovative care models developed within the program, ensuring integration into ongoing care delivery structures and departmental operations. Innovations may include system‑level approaches to chronic disease management, behavioral health, value‑based care, and community health improvement. Provides didactic and clin...