Physician, Addiction Psychiatry

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

and the

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

seek an

Addiction Psychiatrist

at

Healthy Minds Chestnut Ridge

in Morgantown, WV. Qualifications:

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship and be board certified/eligible in addiction psychiatry. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Duties:

The successful candidate will practice in the area of addiction psychiatry. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents, and fellows in our addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry fellowships. Center for Hope and Healing:

The

WVU Medicine Center for Hope and Healing

supports adults struggling with substance use disorders through medically managed withdrawal stabilization and residential treatment. The Center for Hope and Healing's facilities provide patient-centered care that involves individual and group therapy as well as medication-assisted treatment. These services are provided in a serene setting by a team committed to providing state-of-the-art treatment while maintaining a caring and supportive environment. Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment (COAT):

The

COAT

program is a nationally recognized, longitudinal group-based model utilizing medications for opioid use disorder via specialized teams to incorporate biological, psychological, and peer-based care. Opioid use disorder treatment access is expanded throughout the state of West Virginia through a Hub and Spoke implementation of COAT with providers in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry serving as mentors. Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute:

The

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's

Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Addiction team offers the full range of services from inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment, satellite clinics, and telemedicine to patients across the region. In addition to direct patient care, it extends the reach of quality behavioral health treatment into rural communities using remote video-based consultation and mentorship to local providers. Groundbreaking research conducted by the team includes harnessing the power of emerging technology to combat devastating brain disorders. Department Focus:

Within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, there is a strong focus on clinical service, teaching, and scholarship among psychologists, physicians, and social workers. Additionally, faculty frequently work in partnership with other medical school departments. The department strongly encourages professional development with support/mentoring for the development of clinical services, improved teaching/training, and scholarship. Location:

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Application Process:

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit

https://rni.wvumedicine.org

and apply online at

https://wvumedicine.org/careers/ . For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at

pamela.furbee@wvumedicine.org . WVU & UHA are AA/EO employers - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company:

UHA University Health Associates Cost Center:

8020 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine Address:

930 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, West Virginia WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

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