Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
We are a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. With decades of experience and a compassionate, integrative approach, we aim to restore hope, promote healing, and empower lasting recovery. Our multidisciplinary team works in a supportive, mission-driven environment where innovation, integrity, and person-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.
Position Purpose:
The Addiction Psychiatrist plays a vital role in supporting the organizations mission to provide comprehensive, individualized treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. This position is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate care. The psychiatrist also contributes to program development, crisis intervention, and clinical education efforts, enhancing the quality and continuity of care throughout the treatment journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct addiction psychiatry evaluations, including psychiatric assessments and follow-ups; may include medical evaluations such as H&Ps and general care
- Provide medication management and develop treatment plans consistent with best practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in case conferences and treatment planning
- Support therapeutic continuity by maintaining communication with referring professionals and family systems when necessary
- Partner with psychology team to triage patients, provide crisis intervention, and assess psychiatric co-morbidity
- Contribute to the development of psychiatric continuing care and discharge plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Educate patients, families, and staff on medical and psychiatric aspects of addiction
- Engage with professional communities through speaking opportunities and affiliations with educational institutions
- Support the organizations treatment philosophy through both internal collaboration and external outreach
Requirements:
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry
- Active and unrestricted Florida Medical License
- DEA Registration Certificate for controlled substances
- 3+ years of experience in addiction treatment or psychiatric care preferred
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience managing detoxification protocols and coordinating care for medically complex patients
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings
- Teaching experience or desire to educate others on addiction-related medical issues