Addiction Medicine Physician

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 258,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician to provide clinical leadership and comprehensive addiction treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings. This full-time role combines direct patient care, program oversight, collaborative care, and academic engagement within a multidisciplinary environment.

The position supports the Low Barrier Addiction Clinic expansion, works with Behavioral Health and hospital teams, and includes supervision of trainees and fellowship activities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for Addiction Medicine Services.
• Deliver evidence-based addiction medicine care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with Primary Care teams via Collaborative Care Model to expand access to treatment.

Education

BE/BC in Psychiatry

BE/BC and fellowship trained in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician to provide clinical leadership and comprehensive addiction treatment services across inpatient and outpatient settings. This full-time position combines direct patient care, program oversight, collaborative care consultation, and academic engagement within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Position Highlights and Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence‑based addiction medicine care for adults with substance use disorders and co‑occurring medical conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Serve as a clinical leader for Addiction Medicine Services, supporting program operations, quality initiatives, and strategic growth.
• Partner with Primary Care teams through a Collaborative Care Model to improve access to addiction treatment and integrated whole‑person care.
• Provide consultation and clinical coverage for inpatient Addiction Medicine services, including withdrawal management and initiation of medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders (MOUD/MAUD).
• Support the continued growth of the Low Barrier Addiction Clinic (LBAC), expanding same‑day access and rapid treatment initiation.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, and community partners to enhance care coordination and recovery support services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community treatment providers, recovery organizations, and referral partners.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and operational performance to improve patient access, quality, and experience.
• Participate in academic and teaching activities, including the supervision of trainees and support of Addiction Medicine Fellowship programs.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Psychiatry
• BE/BC and fellowship trained in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry required
• Eligible for license in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other applicable states

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare: ChristianaCare, is one of the country’s largest health care providers, ranking 24th in the nation for hospital admissions (fiscal year 2019). Christiana Care is a major teaching hospital with three campuses (1,299 beds) and more than 260 Medical‑Dental residents and fellows. ChristianaCare is recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology, cancer and women’s health services. The system is home to Delaware’s only Level I trauma center for adults and children, the only center of its kind between Philadelphia and Baltimore. With more than 12,000 caregivers, ChristianaCare is the largest private employer in Delaware.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley

You have your choice or housing options in DE, PA, NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes. Connected by Amtrak and I95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Within 1-3 hours from four international airports. Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City. Two hours from beautiful beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains. Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax.

Annual Compensation Range

Annual Compensation Range $257,751.00 - $380,035.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007‑bed, 1.3‑million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level‑I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level‑I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions.

Post End Date

Jul 31, 2027