Naturopathic Physician

Overview

Nuturopathic Physician opportunity at Sierra Tucson - PRN

Sierra Tucson is located on a beautiful serene 160-acre campus – located in the Sonoran Desert just north of Tucson, AZ.  For over 40 years we have offered residential and inpatient treatment for Addiction Recovery, Trauma Recovery, Pain Recovery, Mood and Anxiety.   Sierra Tucson is known for its integrative approach to treatment.  The Sierra Tucson Model® reflects a deep commitment to treating the whole person with integrated, individualized, evidenced-based treatments and integrative therapies.

Overview:

Working one on one with patients treating a variety of health concerns. It is common for patients to need treatment for nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, digestive upset and endocrine issues (including thyroid/hormonal/adrenal/blood sugar optimization).   The patients can range from those who choose to not use prescription medications and ask for natural remedies to, more commonly, those who are on a multitude of prescriptions and seek additional care for their physical/mental disorders. Modalities employed include nutraceuticals, herbs, and homeopathy.

This position offers the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary  including psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers, physician assistants, dietitians, physical therapist, psychologists, clinical therapists and others.   Our integrative department has a staff of 23 and includes 2 naturopathic doctors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, craniosacral therapists, shiatsu practitioners, zero balance practitioners, yoga instructors, and a personal trainer.   

For more details please contact - debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text 615.861.7581

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Responsibilities

• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
• Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
• Order blood work, prescribe medications and help coordinate their care with other providers.
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited naturopathic medical school
• Pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX)
• Pass jurisprudence examinations and meet other state requirements

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
• Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of Arizona.
• DEA license.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network 

~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network 

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.