Staff Psychiatrist – Addiction & Behavioral Health (35h/wk)

Root Center For Advanced Recovery; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance & short‑/

term disability

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays (including birthday)

Professional development funding

Annual bonus eligibility

35-hour work week

NHSC Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Root Center For Advanced Recovery in Hartford, CT seeks a Staff Psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive psychiatric and addiction medicine services across OTP and outpatient programs. The role emphasizes evaluation, medication management, and collaborative care to support recovery and mental health outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO in Psychiatry, CT license with DEA, and experience with opioid use disorder treatment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited psychiatry residency.
• Current, unrestricted CT medical license and required DEA registrations.
• Eligibility to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and payer programs.
• Competency in psychiatric care, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and ongoing psychiatric care.
• Prescribe and manage methadone, buprenorphine, and other medications for OUD; monitor induction and maintenance.
• Provide psychiatric services across OTP and outpatient programs; coordinate with care teams.
• Maintain EMR documentation; ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Substance use disorders

Medication management

Co-occurring disorders

Education

MD or DO with psychiatry residency

Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry

Job description

Root Center For Advanced Recovery in Hartford, CT seeks a Staff Psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive psychiatric and addiction medicine services across OTP and outpatient programs. The role emphasizes evaluation, medication management, and collaborative care to support recovery and mental health outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO in Psychiatry, CT license with DEA, and experience with opioid use disorder treatment.