Addiction Medicine Physician

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Position Purpose:  The Addiction Medicine Physician oversees the medical treatment of clients with substance use disorders through assessment, medication management, treatment planning, and monitoring and support of care. Ensure continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.  Participate as a team member in the delivery of addictions/mental health treatment services to patients (and their families when appropriate) and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.  

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• MD or DO with demonstrated experience in General Adult Psychiatry and/or Family/Internal Medicine and addictions treatment or a related field

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Adult Psychiatry and/or Family/Internal Medicine, American Board of Addiction (ABAM) Certification, or will achieve American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM) certification within 18 months

• Demonstrated clinical competency in admission and discharge, assessment, treatment planning, bio psychosocial management and aftercare planning

• Demonstrated clinical competency in applying the current versions of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) Patient Placement Criteria. 

• Proven ability and preferably experience in actively participating in and leading multidisciplinary teams focused on promoting recovery

• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Ensure  clients  receive appropriate medical care while integrating evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and promote overall well-being.  

2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations of clients seeking treatment for substance use disorders, including assessing medical history, substance use history, and current health status to determine appropriate treatment plans.

3. Prescribe and manage medication-assisted treatments for substance use disorders, monitor patient response, and adjust treatment as needed for effective therapeutic outcomes.

4. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, considering their specific needs and goals. Incorporate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions as necessary.

5. Regularly monitor patient progress through follow-ups, subsequent assessments, and provide support and guidance to address any issues or treatment barriers. 

6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and medication logs.

7. Ensure medical treatment and practices comply with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices.

8. Lead the clinical staff in the development and implementation of biopsychosocial interventions to treat behavioral health clients. 

9. Participate in regular leadership meetings contributing to the development of policies and procedures related to client care.

10. Collaborate in developing, approving, and implementing program-specific clinical practices for integration into care-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements and promoting best practices. 

11. Engage in reviewing, responding to, and participating in external surveys and inspections condcucted at federal, state, and local levels. 

12. Assist in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure the protection of patients’ rights and address ethical considerations effectively. 

13. Establish systems and methods for reviewing the quality and appropriateness of clinical care and other health-related services and participate in the quality improvement/PI process. 

14. Advise on infection control issues and approve specific infection control policies to be incorporated into program policies and procedures. 

15. Promote a learning culture by educating, informing, and communicating with clinical staff about important timely clinical issues.

16. Provide information to ensure care delivery aligns with current standards of practice, as defined by research, expert consensus, and recognized organizational guidelines. 

17. Develop medical information and communication systems with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders. 

18. Maintain knowledge on changing factors affecting client medical and health services and evaluate emerging behavioral health practices for Rosecrance. 

19. Maintain active membership in professional communities (such as APA or AAFP and ASAM) and serve as an effective and upstanding repr