Psychiatry- Addiction

Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Temple University Hospital is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of psychiatric services at Temple Health. The Addiction Psychiatrist will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive substance use and psychiatric care to a diverse, underserved patient population. This position encompasses medication-assisted treatment and integrated care across multiple settings, including the Episcopal Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center, the Begin the Turn mobile outreach van, and the Crisis Response Center. In addition to clinical duties, the role offers opportunities to teach and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees, while contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities. This position is ideal for a physician who values teamwork, enjoys educating future clinicians, and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the community. Weekend call responsibilities are shared on a rotating basis (approximately three weekends per year).

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution
Successful completion of residency in Psychiatry from an ACGME-accredited program
Successful completion of a fellowship in either Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine, or possess ABPN subspecialty certification in Addiction Psychiatry and commensurate experience prior to start date
Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including history-taking, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments, for patients from a range of cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
Educate, supervise, and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees in clinical settings
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and policies
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and academic activities