Psychiatry - Addiction Physician
@ Veterans Health AdministrationPsychiatry - Addiction Physician
About the job
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System seeks an Addiction Psychiatrist to provide medication management, therapy, and research in a comprehensive SUD program.
Requirements
- Experience in addiction psychiatry
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapies
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Medical degree
- Board-certified or board-eligible
- Licensed to practice in Arizona
Full job description
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for an Addiction Psychiatrist.
Position Information:
The Substance Use Disorder Treatment program utilizes social workers, psychologist, addiction therapists, and peer supports to provide evidence-based therapies. The program has implemented contingency management, and harm reduction.
SAVAHCS has access to numerous medications for substance use disorders, and contracts with a local behavioral health clinic to provide methadone.
This position provides an excellent teaching, research, and publications opportunities for mental health care services, supported with all the available resources.