Psychiatry - Addiction Physician
At a glance
Psychiatrist role posted by TAL Healthcare, a recruiter. Staten Island, NY · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Assess patients with substance use disorder, including those also experiencing mental illness
- Handle return visits for medication care and guide each patient's drug treatment plan
- Build individual care approaches with therapists and counselors, and oversee outpatient withdrawal care
- Use Suboxone, Sublocade and Vivitrol in treatment, while keeping patient records current in the EMR
- Apply clinical and safety procedures and cover occasional call when assigned
What you bring
- An MD or DO, Psychiatry board certification and a valid license to practice in the state
- At least 3 years as an Addiction Psychiatrist in outpatient care
- Background in outpatient addiction care with dual-diagnosis patients, plus MAT prescribing experience
- Ability to prescribe substance-use medications and manage withdrawal in an outpatient setting
Who this fits
This outpatient position suits an addiction psychiatrist who can work with adolescents and adults alongside therapists and counselors. Call is generally voluntary, though coverage may be assigned when needed. Adolescent experience and additional addiction medicine credentials are preferred.
From the recruiter
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.