Addiction Psychiatrist
Canaan, CT
About the Position:
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.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm with on-call hours as needed
Your Role:
- 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
- Coordinates and collaborates with other Mountainside departments to assure seamless transitions and highest quality services for clients at Mountainside;
- Takes role in teaching Addiction Psychiatry to medical students, APRN students and in the onboarding/training of Psych-NP new hires;
- Orders medications for assigned clients utilizing Electronic Prescribing procedures;
- Orders appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures;
- Assists in crisis situations;
- Acts as a resource to Clinical team in providing education and information pertinent to addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine;
- Works with clinical management teams to develop/improve, implement and monitor evidence-based practices in addiction and psychiatric treatment;
- Implements strategies to promote mental health and wellbeing with clients;
- Assists in developing goals and metrics for psychiatry and addiction/detox services and assists in monitoring outcomes and trends through Key Performance Indicators;
- Works with Outcomes department to develop new measures, Best Practices and to improve client care;
- Participates in Infection Control, Quality Improvement, Peer Review activities and committee meetings as assigned;
- Uses Universal Precautions at all times;
- Upholds all rules and regulations governing the client’s confidentiality;
- Demonstrates excellent skills in communicating with clients, families, referents and other community providers;
- Completes required documentation and other paperwork/assignments in the expected time frame;
- Attends seminars, workshops and conferences as required by Mountainside;
- Maintains Relias Training, as required;
- Maintains current state license/registrations, DEA Certifications, Controlled Substance Registrations, CPR Certification, and Malpractice Insurance, and maintains copies on file with Mountainside;
- Maintains client medical health records according to State of New York OASAS, State of CT DPH, CARF, Joint Commission, OSHA and Mountainside policies and procedures;
- Ensures that established policies and procedures are followed;
- Ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations regarding prescribing practices;
Qualifications:
- MD Degree
- Has completed US accredited residency program in psychiatry
- Has completed accredited Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
- 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
- Maintains current CT license and DEA license/registration
- Experienced in addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Certified to prescribe Buprenorphine
- Maintains a current CPR certification
Compensation:
The base rate of pay for this position is $290,000 to $325,000 per year. 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.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
- Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
- Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.
About Mountainside:
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.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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