Addictionologist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Is Addiction Medicine your passion? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of others? Are you seeking a collaborative environment with other medical and mental health professionals? Do year-round outdoor activities and 300 days of sunshine per year sound good? If so, Correctional Health Services in Phoenix, Arizona, may be the place for you! Correctional Health Services, one of the largest county jail healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking an Addictionologist for an exciting opportunity to work with incarcerated, addicted individuals. The Addictionologist will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated health care to patients navigating the judicial system. They will lead the development and expansion of Substance use treatments offered within the Maricopa County jail setting. The Addictionologist will have the opportunity to impact people when they are at their most difficult times, giving this physician a unique ability to make substantial positive change in the lives of incarcerated individuals, their families, and the community.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Completed an accredited Residency Program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, or other accredited Residency Program WITH An Addiction certification by one of the following boards or their equivalent: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
• Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the Arizona Medical Board or by the board of another state, with the ability to obtain an Arizona license, is required upon hire
• Current CPR Certification is required upon hire
• Current DEA Certification is required upon hire
• Current Controlled Substance Dispensing License is required upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of working with a strong focus on Addiction Medicine may be approved to substitute for certification
• Completion of a Fellowship in addiction medicine and two years of experience practicing in addiction medicine or direct care may be approved to substitute for certification
• Experience working with incarcerated individuals
• Experience working with patients with substance use disorders in an institutional environment
• Clinical leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CHS Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Clinical Practice Guidelines related to prevention, screening, intervention, and treatment of patients with Substance Use Disorders under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer in collaboration with the Clinical Manager of Addiction Medicine
• Evaluate patients with addiction disorders and provide appropriate evidence-based treatments, including, but not limited to, managing withdrawal symptoms and providing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) where indicated
• Recognize, evaluate, and treat the psychiatric and physical complications of addiction, while working collaboratively with medical, mental health, psychiatric, and re-entry teams in an integrated approach to the whole patient
• Manage a caseload of patients with SUD to refine diagnoses and treatments as indicated
• Document evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with established CHS workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with licensure and accreditation requirements
• Help coordinate the transfer of care of SUD patients back into the community upon release
• Keep abreast of changes in laws regarding illegal substances, the prescribing of controlled substances, criminalization of behaviors associated with substance use, and clinical alternatives to criminal prosecution and incarceration
• Provide guidance, training, and consultation related to Substance Use disorders for other Addiction team members as well as other CHS clinical staff, CHS administration, MCSO staff and administration, and county leadership as needed
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated
• Assist CHS with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee within the scope of employment

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree