Addiction Psychiatrist

Job Description

Our client, a reputable healthcare provider operating a large and busy outpatient addiction program serving patients from adolescents to adults, is hiring a Board‑Certified Addiction Psychiatrist to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment focusing on comprehensive addiction treatment and mental health care, with a significant impact on patient recovery and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations for patients with dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance use disorder or substance use disorder alone.
• Provide follow‑up medication management visits, overseeing pharmacologic treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with therapists and counselors to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
• Manage outpatient withdrawal protocols and administer pharmacologic agents such as Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Participate in occasional call schedules, which are typically voluntary but may be assigned as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical and safety protocols related to addiction treatment.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state.
• Proven experience in outpatient addiction treatment settings, including work with dual diagnosis patients.
• Familiarity with prescribing and administering pharmacologic agents for substance use disorder.
• Competence in outpatient withdrawal management protocols.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience working with adolescent patients preferred.
• Additional certifications in addiction medicine or related fields preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Addiction Psychiatrist in an outpatient setting.
• Prior experience in prescribing medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder.

Salary

The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.