Addiction Psychiatrist, Comprehensive Consultation and Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs at HealthEcareers - Client

Northwell Health – Staten Island, NYThe Behavioral Health Service Line is seeking a full-time Addiction Psychiatrist to join our team to coordinate care within and between our hospital-based addiction consultative services and our Chemical Dependency/Ancillary Withdrawal Program at Staten Island University Hospital.This high visibility position offers the right candidate an opportunity to work with a committed team of professionals to provide consults for the Consults for Addiction Treatment and Care in Hospitals (CATCH) program and to work with the clinical leadership of our outpatient programs, while also establishing a new Bridging Clinic to support the referral process from the CATCH team as well as our Emergency Department SBIRT program. The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE Psychiatrist who has completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.Highlights include:Evaluating patients for medication assisted treatmentsCoordinate patients’ progress and treatment plans with the treatment teamResponsible for prescribing buprenorphine and other medications as indicatedSupervise residents, fellows and medical studentsParticipate in community and professional education/consultations around medication assisted treatmentsThe Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) is the most active provider of comprehensive mental health services on Staten Island, a borough of New York City with a population of more than 480,000.  Staffed by an accredited team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, nurses, activity therapists and other personnel, the Department offers sophisticated multi-disciplinary care.  Our 23,000 outpatient visits and over 1,450 inpatient discharges are redefining the way behavioral health care is delivered. Experience a career well cared for and make a difference in the lives of our community.Required Qualifications  Board Certified in Psychiatry from ABPNBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Addiction PsychiatryCurrent licensure as a physician in the State of New York Active Buprenorphine waiver (DATA 2000)   ACLS or other certification, as required by department. Certification must be obtained within one (1) month of employment.Experience with stabilization and withdrawal management and settings  Preferred Qualifications Experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders  Experience in an addiction rehabilitation environment  Experience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient care   Benefits at Northwell Health include:Nationally competitive salariesComprehensive benefits packageFour weeks’ vacation plus paid conference/CME timeAcademic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellAdvanced education opportunitiesCollege Tuition reimbursement for dependent childrenNorthwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over thirteen million people annually in the New York metro area and Connecticut, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000 employees – 22,000+ nurses and 13,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.Qualified candidates should forward their CV to Matthew Faber at [email protected]