Neurologist - Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine
About The Position
Haverhill Pavilion is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist to join its multidisciplinary behavioral health team in an inpatient setting serving adults. The Neurologist provides consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions affecting patients receiving mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The role includes identifying neurological contributors to psychiatric symptoms, managing co-occurring neurological disorders, and supporting integrated patient care. The Neurologist works in collaboration with psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and other medical staff, under the guidance of the Medical Director. The position is PRN and based at Haverhill Pavilion in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university.
- No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years before employment.
- Current license to practice medicine in the state where the practitioner will work.
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
- Current DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations for patients presenting with cognitive, behavioral, psychiatric, or substance-related symptoms.
- Diagnose and manage neurological conditions.
- Evaluate patients experiencing neurological complications associated with substance use disorders.
- Assess and treat withdrawal-related neurological symptoms when appropriate.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and case managers.
- Help differentiate psychiatric conditions from neurological disorders.
- Recommend care regarding the neurological impacts of psychotropic medications.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Consult on complex cases involving cognitive impairment, altered mental status, or neurological symptoms.
- Prescribe and monitor neurological medications.
- Evaluate interactions among psychiatric, addiction treatment, and neurological therapies.
- Monitor for medication-induced movement disorders, tremors, seizures, and cognitive side effects.
- Interpret neurological assessments and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
