Psychiatrist - Suboxone Program - PHP/IOP - Chattanooga, TN

Commonwealth Medical Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an experienced Psychiatrist for their Suboxone Program. This full-time position involves psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and oversight of PHP and IOP programs. Candidates must be MD or DO with a valid Tennessee license and board certification in Psychiatry. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee medical license required.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Prior experience in addiction medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide medical directorship for the PHP/IOP programs.
• Supervise midlevel providers to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Education

MD or DO with active Tennessee medical license

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Tools

DEA license with Suboxone waiver

Job description

Psychiatrist – Suboxone Program | PHP/IOP | Chattanooga, TN

Location: Chattanooga, TN
Schedule: Full Time
Setting: Partial Hospitalization (PHP) / Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Program

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients participating in our Suboxone-based addiction treatment program, as well as clinical oversight for our PHP and IOP levels of care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a full-time schedule with meaningful impact in the recovery community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients receiving Suboxone and related therapies.
• Provide medical directorship and clinical oversight for the PHP/IOP programs.
• Supervise and collaborate with midlevel providers (NPs/PAs) to ensure quality of care and compliance with treatment protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input on patient care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Promote an integrated, patient-centered approach to behavioral health and substance use recovery.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active Tennessee medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• DEA license with Suboxone (buprenorphine) waiver.
• Prior experience in addiction medicine, PHP/IOP, or dual-diagnosis settings preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.