Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Behavioral Health & Addiction Care

Inova; Virginia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Inova Health seeks a Senior Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Behavioral Health and Addiction Services to join our Inova Fairfax Hospital system. The role covers inpatient detox, consults across five hospitals, and medication education groups with an emphasis on evidence-based pathways and OTP workflows.

Strong leadership, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care are required. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may apply.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.
• Five (5) years as a clinical Pharmacist.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• PGY2 Behavioral Health Residency strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders.
• Provides clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
• Issues controlled substances in compliance with DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
• Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Inova Health seeks a Senior Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Behavioral Health and Addiction Services to join our Inova Fairfax Hospital system. The role covers inpatient detox, consults across five hospitals, and medication education groups with an emphasis on evidence-based pathways and OTP workflows.

Strong leadership, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care are required. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may apply.