What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Psychiatrist position at Mountainside?
About the Company : Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
About the Role : The Addiction Psychiatrist will provide direct care (Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management) to assigned clients at all Levels of Care. He / she will work with the multidisciplinary teams in Detox, Residential and Outpatient services to assure coordinated and integrated psychiatric care to all assigned clients. He / she will provide input in establishing new psychiatric and addiction treatment initiatives at Mountainside. The Addiction Psychiatrist will assist in teaching and training of Medical Students, Psych-NP Students and Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner new-hires and will serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team on Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry. The Addiction Psychiatrist will provide MD coverage for responsibilities requiring the services of a Medical Doctor as needed.
Responsibilities :
- Performs and documents psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients across the continuum of care (Detox, Residential, Outpatient), under established referral procedures;
- Completes and documents mental status examinations, safety assessments, and assesses client’s appropriateness for level of care;
- Participates and provides input / leadership in clinical team meetings for Detox, Residential and Outpatient services, and practices as a member of these multi-disciplinary team(s);
- Gains understanding of Detox protocols and collaborates with Detox Nursing Staff to determine / order detox protocol medications and adjust taper protocols;
- Provides Medication Assisted Treatments to assigned clients at all levels of care;
- Supports Medication Assisted Treatment initiatives at Mountainside and participates in expansion of other evidence-based treatments;
- Completes MAT-Buprenorphine Consultations to determine client appropriateness for Suboxone / Sublocade in collaboration with the Assistant Medical Director. Qualifications :
- MD Degree
- Has completed US accredited residency program in psychiatry
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and / or Addiction Psychiatry
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a psychiatric practitioner in a clinical setting preferred
- Active and unrestricted medical license in good standing from another U.S. IMLC member state, territory, or the District of Columbia, with eligibility for licensure by endorsement in Connecticut.
- Experienced in addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Certified to prescribe Buprenorphine
- Maintains a current CPR certification
Pay range and compensation package : Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
Equal Opportunity Statement : Mountainside is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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