Neurologist - Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine

Haverhill Behavioral Health•Haverhill, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Pavilion is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist to join its multidisciplinary behavioral health team. The role provides consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions affecting adults receiving inpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The Neurologist helps identify neurological contributors to psychiatric symptoms, manage co-occurring neurological disorders, and support integrated patient care. The position works in collaboration with the medical team and under the guidance of the Medical Director. Haverhill Pavilion is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, which provide multidisciplinary psychiatric care to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The schedule is PRN.

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 applicable state regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations for patients with cognitive, behavioral, psychiatric, or substance-related symptoms.
Diagnose and manage neurological conditions.
Evaluate 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.
Provide recommendations regarding 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 medication 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.