Addiction Medicine Physician

Christiana Care Health Services•Wilmington, DE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician to provide clinical leadership and comprehensive addiction treatment services across inpatient and outpatient settings. This full-time position combines direct patient care, program oversight, collaborative care consultation, and academic engagement within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Requirements

BE/BC in Psychiatry
BE/BC and fellowship trained in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry required
Eligible for license in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other applicable states

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based addiction medicine care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Serve as a clinical leader for Addiction Medicine Services, supporting program operations, quality initiatives, and strategic growth.
Partner with Primary Care teams through a Collaborative Care Model to improve access to addiction treatment and integrated whole-person care.
Provide consultation and clinical coverage for inpatient Addiction Medicine services, including withdrawal management and initiation of medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders (MOUD/MAUD).
Support the continued growth of the Low Barrier Addiction Clinic (LBAC), expanding same-day access and rapid treatment initiation.
Collaborate with Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, and community partners to enhance care coordination and recovery support services.
Build and maintain relationships with community treatment providers, recovery organizations, and referral partners.
Monitor clinical outcomes and operational performance to improve patient access, quality, and experience.
Participate in academic and teaching activities, including the supervision of trainees and support of Addiction Medicine Fellowship programs.