Psychiatrist Medical Director

The Recovery Village • Stockbridge, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Village South Atlanta, part of Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), is seeking a Medical Director – Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and exceptional psychiatric care. ARS is a physician-led behavioral healthcare organization focused on evidence-based treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. The Medical Director will oversee medical and psychiatric services, collaborating with leadership to ensure safe, effective patient care. This is primarily a clinical role, with the majority of time spent providing direct psychiatric care, evaluating patients, managing co-occurring disorders, and supporting the medical team. The ideal candidate is a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist with experience in addiction psychiatry, substance use disorders, detoxification, and co-occurring mental health treatment.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Must have experience in addiction medicine.
• A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
• Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required and ABPM-Addiction Medicine preferred.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.

Nice To Haves

• ABPM-Addiction Medicine preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Provide psychiatric care consistent with the philosophy, clinical standards, and evidence-based practices of Advanced Recovery Systems.
• Evaluate patients for psychiatric medications and develop individualized medication management plans.
• Assess and manage psychiatric symptoms, substance-related conditions, withdrawal, intoxication, and other complications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of detoxification protocols and the management of patients experiencing substance withdrawal.
• Provide and oversee Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate suicide risk, self-harm risk, behavioral health concerns, and other psychiatric emergencies.
• Screen for substance use disorders, including intoxication, toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, and other substance-related complications.
• Assess pain and utilize individualized pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies while considering the risks of dependency, addiction, and abuse.
• Review off-site medical examinations, screening results, laboratory data, and other available medical information to ensure patient needs are appropriately addressed.
• Develop, implement, and periodically update individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with nursing, clinical, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide administrative oversight and clinical leadership for the facility's medical and psychiatric services.
• Lead and support the medical staff while fostering a collaborative relationship with nursing, clinical, and other facility departments.

Benefits

• Scheduling flexible
• Required to be onsite & some on-call
• Competitive & negotiable salary starting at $365k + annual bonus and monthly incentives
• $5,000 per year reimbursement for CME
• Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• 6 weeks of paid time off per year
• 401K + match
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA

What This Job Offers

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