Addiction Physician

Overview

Addictionologist - Full or Part Time

Vantage Point Behavioral Health is a 114 bed facility that provides individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Under the medical direction and supervision of our staff psychiatrists, our treatment team consists of nurses, social workers, therapists, therapeutic recreational specialists, special education teachers, and other caring behavioral health professionals.

The Behavioral Health Services We Provide Include

Acute adult inpatient servicesAcute senior adult inpatient servicesAcute inpatient child and adolescent servicesResidential child and adolescent servicesIntensive outpatient programming (IOP) for adultsChemical dependency/substance abuse programmingOff-site mobile assessment services

Overview

The Physician is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients include prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication for the treatment of substance abuse in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Responsible for medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel to patients. Provides medical oversight to the nursing department under the guidance of the Medical Director and Clinic Director.

Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing medical care for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to patients at the clinic, and within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility or clinic policy or procedures; Performs physical exams on patients admitted for medication maintenance to establish medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems; Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability, eligibility for program, and to offer medical recommendations; Ensuring that all patients are aware of the hazards of the medication treatment program; Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results and patient feedback; Provides patient and staff education on medical maintenance; Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documenting services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures; Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policy and procedure; and, Performs other duties as assigned. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time; and, Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university Previous experience in a substance abuse treatment program preferred No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications

Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the clinic(s) operates Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification preferred Current DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

For more details, please contact - debbie.huhges@acadiahealthcare.com or 615.861.7581

Practice with Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.