Psychiatrist (Addiction Specialist)

The Guidance Center Inc; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

The Guidance Center Inc. in Bradford, PA is seeking a Psychiatry physician to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in outpatient and community settings.

The role emphasizes addiction medicine expertise and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including supervision of trainees and adherence to licensure and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
• Addiction Specialist qualification; current PA license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications, including controlled substances, and order diagnostic tests.
• Deliver addiction-focused psychiatric care, including assessment and MAT as appropriate.
• Conduct individual and group psychiatric or behavioral health treatment services.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and clinical reviews, with written recommendations.
• Provide consultation to staff to support coordinated, high-quality care.
• Supervise and provide oversight to non-physician providers and trainees.
• Complete clinical documentation and forms accurately and timely.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties within licensure and organizational needs.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Residency in Psychiatry

Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry

Addiction Specialist

Unrestricted license in Pennsylvania

Current DEA registration

Job description

Job Overview: The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This role emphasizes expertise in addiction medicine while maintaining a broad general psychiatry practice. The Psychiatrist delivers high-quality, evidence-based care across outpatient and community-based settings, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications, including controlled substances, and order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing.
• Deliver addiction-focused psychiatric care, including assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), as appropriate.
• Conduct individual and group psychiatric or behavioral health treatment services, consistent with scope of practice, credentialing, and program needs.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and clinical reviews, and provide written recommendations for appropriate levels of care and supportive services.
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to behavioral health treatment staff across outpatient and community-based settings to support coordinated, high-quality care.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and provide clinical oversight to non-physician providers and trainees, as assigned and within regulatory requirements.
• Complete clinical documentation and required medical or insurance-related forms (e.g., disability, Social Security) accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, in compliance with agency policies and payer standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, emerging therapies, and regulatory requirements related to psychiatry and addiction medicine.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and within the scope of licensure, credentialing, and organizational needs.

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry
• Board eligible or board certified (preferred) in Psychiatry
• Addiction Specialist
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Paid Time Off – PTO (over6 weeksper year)
• Two (2) Floating Wellness Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan (with 200% employer match contribution)
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Dental Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Life Insurance (free employer-paid coverage)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (up to $300 annually) *for qualifying positions*

Job Category

Treatment

Job Type

Full-Time or Part-Time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Pay

$97.00 - $132.00 per hour (based on experience)