Physician-Addiction Psychiatry

West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a compassionate Addiction Psychiatrist to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorders. You will be involved in both patient care and education, helping to train the next generation of medical professionals. The position is situated in a vibrant community known for its quality of life and access to nature. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking research and innovative treatment approaches.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO and be eligible for state licensure.
• Completed residency and fellowship in addiction psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in addiction psychiatry.
• Teach medical students and residents in addiction medicine.

Skills

Addiction Psychiatry

Patient Care

Teaching

Substance Use Disorders

Education

MD or DO degree

Psychiatry Residency

Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine'sDepartment of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute seek an Addiction Psychiatrist at Healthy Minds Chestnut Ridge in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship and be board certified/eligible in addiction psychiatry. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of addiction psychiatry. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents, and fellows in our addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry fellowships.

The WVU Medicine Center for Hope and Healing supports adults struggling with substance use disorders through medically managed withdrawal stabilization and residential treatment. The Center for Hope and Healing's facilities provide patient-centered care that involves individual and group therapy as well as medication assisted treatment. These services are provided in a serene setting by a team committed to providing state-of-the-art treatment, while a caring and supportive environment is maintained.

The Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment (COAT) program is a nationally recognized, longitudinal group-based modelutilizing medications for opioid use disorder via specialized teams to incorporate biological, psychological and peer-based care. Opioid use disorder treatment access is expanded throughout the state of West Virginia through a Hub and Spoke implementation of COAT with providers in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry serving as mentors.

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Addiction team offers the full range of services from inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment, satellite clinics, and telemedicine to patients across the region. In addition to direct patient care, it extends the reach of quality behavioral health treatment into rural communities using remote video-based consultation and mentorship to local providers. Groundbreaking research conducted by the team includes harnessing the power of emerging technology to combat devastating brain disorders. Such research includes focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation for substance use disorders. The team has been on the front line of America's addiction epidemic in Appalachia for the past two decades. We are looking for compassionate providers to join us as we seek to ease the suffering of those affected by addiction. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the survival and health quality of an entire state with a highly collaborative team.

Within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, physicians, and social workers. Additionally, faculty frequently work in partnership with other medical school departments.The department strongly encourages professional development with support/mentoring for development of clinical services, improved teaching/training, and scholarship.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/. For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

JR24-54898

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8020 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine

Address:

930 Chestnut Ridge RoadMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.