Psychiatrist Medical Director

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a physician-led behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate treatment for individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health conditions. At The Recovery Village South Atlanta, the multidisciplinary team provides individualized treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Advanced Recovery Systems is seeking a Medical Director – Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and exceptional psychiatric care at The Recovery Village South Atlanta. This is primarily a clinical position. Administrative responsibilities represent a smaller portion of the role, with the Medical Director expected to spend the majority of their time providing direct psychiatric care, evaluating patients, managing co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, and supporting the medical team.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions; Provide psychiatric care consistent with the philosophy, clinical standards, and evidence-based practices of Advanced Recovery Systems; Evaluate patients for psychiatric medications and develop individualized medication management plans; Assess and manage psychiatric symptoms, substance-related conditions, withdrawal, intoxication, and other complications; Demonstrate knowledge of detoxification protocols and the management of patients experiencing substance withdrawal; Provide and oversee Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate; Evaluate suicide risk, self-harm risk, behavioral health concerns, and other psychiatric emergencies; Screen for substance use disorders, including intoxication, toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, and other substance-related complications; Assess pain and utilize individualized pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies while considering the risks of dependency, addiction, and abuse; Review off-site medical examinations, screening results, laboratory data, and other available medical information to ensure patient needs are appropriately addressed; Develop, implement, and periodically update individualized treatment plans; Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with nursing, clinical, and other members of the interdisciplinary team; Provide administrative oversight and clinical leadership for the facility's medical and psychiatric services; Lead and support the medical staff while fostering a collaborative relationship with nursing, clinical, and other facility departments

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited medical school; Must have experience in addiction medicine; A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position; Familiarity with Joint Commission and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary; Familiarity with ASAM/ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary; Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff; Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required; Board Certification in Psychiatry required; Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing; Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies

Nice to have

Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABPM-Addiction Medicine) preferred; Interest in addiction psychiatry, substance use disorders, detoxification, and co-occurring mental health treatment

Benefits

Scheduling flexibility; Competitive and negotiable salary starting at $365k; Annual bonus and monthly incentives; CME: $5,000 per year reimbursement; Free malpractice liability protection, with PLI policy coverage after leaving the company for the period of employment; 6 weeks of paid time off per year; 401K with match; Health, Vision, Dental, Life and Telehealth insurance; Matching HSA contribution of up to $1,500 a year