Psychiatrist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Traditions Behavioral Health
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$173 to $173 hourly
About this job
Job Title: Psychiatrist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Location: Northern California Position Overview A community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Psychiatrist to support a high-impact Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. This role focuses on medication management and psychiatric care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in an outpatient setting. Job Responsibilities - Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients with substance use disorders - Manage a high-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients) - Diagnose and treat co-occurring psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder) - Prescribe and manage medications including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies - Collaborate with counselors, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams - Participate in treatment planning and care coordination - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record - Support continuity of care and patient engagement in recovery programs Schedule & Workflow - Outpatient setting - Adult patient population - Monday–Friday schedule - Daytime hours - No call required - High-volume, structured caseload (~250 patients) Qualifications - MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Active California medical license (or ability to obtain) - DEA license required - Experience in Substance Use Disorder treatment preferred - Experience with MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) strongly preferred - Ability to manage high patient volume efficiently Skills - Strong understanding of addiction psychiatry and SUD treatment modalities - Experience with MAT protocols and best practices - Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team - Strong organizational and time management skills - Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care Additional Highlights - High-impact role serving a critical patient population - Established SUD program with multidisciplinary support - Consistent weekday schedule with no call Job Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders Provide ongoing medication management for SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies Manage a high-volume caseload (~250 patients) with a focus on continuity of care Diagnose and treat co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder Collaborate with counselors, therapists, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and recovery-focused services Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support long-term recovery goals Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction treatment Qualifications: Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active California medical license (or ability to obtain) Active DEA license required Minimum 1–2 years of experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable with electronic medical records (EMR) systems Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care Working Hours: Monday–Friday schedule Standard daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Outpatient setting (adult population) High-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients) Structured schedule focused on medication management visits No call required No weekends required Skills: Skills Strong knowledge of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and addiction psychiatry Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently while maintaining quality of care Strong diagnostic and medication management skills for co-occurring psychiatric conditions Excellent time management and organizational skills Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team Ability to engage and retain patients in treatment and recovery programs High level of attention to detail and accurate documentation practices Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care