Psychiatrist (Full- Time)

The Recovery Village • Columbus, OH

2d • $365,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist for The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Groveport, Ohio. The facility provides a continuum of substance use disorder treatment, including medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare. The Psychiatrist provides medical care in line with the organization’s philosophy and helps oversee the facility’s medical services and staff. Administrative duties are a small part of the role; much of the time is spent performing the duties of a psychiatrist or addiction medicine physician.

The role includes leading and supporting medical staff, collaborating with nursing and clinical departments, and assisting with medical-service policies, objectives, budgeting, quality assurance, and performance improvement. The Psychiatrist provides care involving detoxification, medication assessment, withdrawal management, complications, and Medication Assisted Therapy, and uses ASAM and Medical Needs Criteria to guide and document decisions.

The position also includes timely completion of electronic health records, assessment of substance use and pain, review of medical screening information, on-call coverage, recruitment and onboarding support, staffing oversight, medical staff competency evaluations, collaboration with attending physicians, and chart audits. The role is required to be onsite and includes some on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Experience in addiction medicine.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and other applicable healthcare standards.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ASAM Criteria and other applicable healthcare standards.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
• Licensed to practice medicine as an MD or DO in the appropriate state, as applicable.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications and training in Buprenorphine prescribing.
• Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies.

Nice To Haves

• ABPM Addiction Medicine certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of facility medical services, including leading medical staff, dietitians, and the physician services coordinator where applicable, while building collaboration with nursing and clinical departments.
• Provide excellent medical care in accordance with the company’s philosophy, including detoxification protocols, medication assessment, withdrawal assessment and management of complications, and Medication Assisted Therapy.
• Apply ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria, documenting clinical decision-making accordingly.
• Assist the CMO or Associate CMP and Executive Director with developing and maintaining medical-service objectives, policies, procedures, organization plans, and quality assurance programs.
• Review medical policies and procedures at least annually and share documentation with medical and nursing staff and other appropriate personnel.
• Plan and budget for medical services with the CMO, Executive Director, and governing authority.
• Support medical staff in meeting departmental metrics, including expense management, compliance quantity and quality, treatment-stay completion, and outcomes and readmission rates.
• Complete and authenticate required electronic health record documentation in a timely manner and ensure compliance with company policies, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria.
• Screen for substance use disorders, psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Screen for pain and consider individualized pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies, including associated risks and benefits.
• Review off-site physical examination reports and medical screening results for pre-admission or other medical concerns and ensure medical needs are addressed in treatment planning and care.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Understand and communicate on-call responsibilities; provide contact and backup numbers, remain responsive when assigned or serving as backup, and remain within one hour of the facility when on call.
• Work with Corporate Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire employees and ensure effective onboarding.
• Maintain an effective daily staffing and coverage pattern and on-call schedule within budget constraints.
• Evaluate medical staff competency initially and annually against specified performance standards.
• Collaborate with attending physicians at least weekly to discuss patient care and evaluate treatment for all patients.
• Review and audit charts in their entirety before submitting them for insurance audits.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; the role is required to be onsite and includes some on-call responsibilities.
• Competitive, negotiable salary starting at $365,000, plus annual bonus and monthly incentives.
• $5,000 per year in CME reimbursement.
• Free liability protection; the PLI policy also covers the employee after leaving the company when needed for the period of employment.
• Six weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, plus telehealth access.
• Company contribution of up to $1,500 per year to a matching HSA.

What This Job Offers

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