Addiction Psychiatrist Northwell Health – Staten Island, NY The Behavioral Health Service Line is seeking a full-time Addiction Psychiatrist to join our 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 care for patients in our ambulatory clinic. The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE Psychiatrist having completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry or a physician who has completed a fellowship in Addiction Medicine.
Highlights include: Evaluating patients for medication-assisted treatmentsCoordinating patients' progress and treatment plans with the treatment teamResponsible for prescribing buprenorphine and other medications as indicatedSupervising residents and medical studentsParticipating 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. Experience a career well cared for and make a difference in the lives of our community.
As part of Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital is a 714-bed teaching institution and tertiary care medical center. This position includes an opportunity to collaborate with the Department's newly approved Fellowship Program in supporting its educational and reputational growth.
Required Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction MedicineCurrent licensure as a physician in the State of New YorkActive 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 settingsPreferred Qualifications: Experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disordersExperience in an addiction rehabilitation environmentExperience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient careBenefits 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 21 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.
Northwell Health is committed to training, supporting, and nurturing physicians from all backgrounds. We fully understand that diversity is integral for our institutional excellence and a means to attaining health equity.
Qualified candidates should forward their CV to Alice Perkins at ******.
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