American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Job Listings (6)

Fellowships (2)

Conferences and Educational Opportunities (4)

JOB LISTINGS

Academic Physician Chair for the Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University (Posted 8-9-2010)

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY: Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, and VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, is recruiting an academic physician Chair for the Division of Addiction Psychiatry.  Chair is responsible for developing research, teaching and clinical programs. Funded Addictions Fellowship. Strong programs in psychiatric genetics, epidemiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and women’s health. State funded health practitioner impairment program, Behavioral Public Health, laboratory and community based research are active areas for collaboration. Wonderful work environment. Department of Psychiatry has over 75 full-time faculty, 39 residents, multiple fellowships and research centers including an addiction genetics research center. The Veterans Administration Medical Center has robust residential and outpatient addictions programming, and an outstanding program in Psychiatry and Primary Care. VCU is Virginia’s largest university with robust health science campus and 750-bed university hospital.  Richmond, the State Capital, has moderate climate, a rich history, cultural activities, excellent choices for urban, suburban, or country living, outstanding public/private schools. 

Send applications to Joel J. Silverman, M.D., Chairman, c/o Takeya McLaurin, Department of Psychiatry, MCV/VCU Box 980710, Richmond, VA 23298.  Please contact Dr. Joel Silverman at (804) 828-9156 or email jsilverman@mcvh-vcu.edu. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Men, women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Regional Dept. Chief, Addiction Medicine -- Kaiser Permanente Colorado (Posted 7-22-2010)

We believe in getting more out of life.

At Kaiser Permanente Colorado we do more than provide exceptional care. We create possibilities. By promoting a better quality of life for our community and our physicians, we enable you and the people you serve to achieve your personal and professional best.

Regional Department Chief, Addiction Medicine
We seek an Addiction Medicine Fellowship trained physician to lead our expanding Chemical Dependency Department. Our current team includes three physicians who practice in a staff model with CAC counselors and nursing support. The successful candidate must be able to lead innovation in programming and in collaboration with our Primary Care and Mental Health Departments. Three to five years of leadership experience at a departmental or higher level is preferred. A background in psychiatry or primary care will be considered.

When you join our physician-managed, multi-specialty healthcare delivery operation, you’ll benefit from our fully integrated system of care, state-of-the-art electronic medical records system, collegial team environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. You’ll also enjoy Colorado living at its best with our diverse culture, community rich in arts and entertainment, mild temperatures, beautiful natural attractions and four season recreational amenities.

If you believe in getting more out of life, we invite you to contact the Colorado Permanente Medical Group today. Call Chantal Papez at 1-866-239-1677, email her at chantal.papez@kp.org or visit our website at http://physiciancareers.kp.org/co. EOE/M/F/V

Psychiatrist -- Hazelden Foundation (Posted 6-18-2010)

The world-renowned Hazelden Foundation invites candidates for a full-time Psychiatrist position.  Hazelden is located just 45 miles north of the Twin Cities on the beautiful Center City, MN campus.  Since its 1949 founding in a Minnesota lakeside farmhouse, Hazelden has grown into one of the world’s largest and most respected private not-for-profit alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers. Thousands from every state and more than 40 countries have turned to Hazelden for quality care and expertise on addiction and recovery issues. Our dream is the same as our founders - helping alcoholics and addicts in their recovery.

As a psychiatrist at Hazelden you would join a team of psychiatrists who assess and treat patients who suffer from psychiatric illness, and participate in enhancing psychiatric care delivery in a multidisciplinary, 12-step based treatment environment.  Psychiatrists at Hazelden also educate staff on best practices in the management of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.  Our psychiatrists often teach at Hazelden’s Graduate Institute and in the Professionals in Residence program.  Our psychiatrists may also participate in Hazelden’s Butler Center for Research if desired. Hazelden psychiatrists work collaboratively with other physicians and staff to ensure the best possible psychiatric treatment for our patients. 

Qualifications include Minnesota MD license eligibility, board certification and competence in addiction treatment.  Previous experience in addiction, including 12-step  approaches is desired.

If you would like to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Hazelden’s Physician Recruiter, Kierstin Justinger, at kjustinger@hazelden.org or at 651-213-4266.

AA/EOE
http://hazelden.org/

South Texas Veterans Health Care System seeking Addictions Psychiatrist, Substance Abuse Treatment Program (Posted 6-14-2010)

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is recruiting for a board certified or board eligible candidate to work as an Addiction Psychiatrist in our Substance Abuse Treatment Program. STVHCS serves one of the nation's largest primary service areas that is  comprised of three divisions, and has an annual operating budget of $460 million. We are proud of our mission to “Serve those who have served”. The Substance Abuse Treatment Program currently has a 26 bed residential program, an Intensive Outpatient Program, Dual Diagnoses treatments, Buprenorphine pharmacotherapy, and Aftercare programs. STVHCS is expanding our services to include a number of exciting initiatives that proactively address veterans’ needs, including a Poly-trauma Center, innovative PTSD treatment, Dual Diagnosis programs, and Tele-Mental Health Care. We also plan to expand services and research for both male and female veterans with Substance Use Disorders.  We are affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Opportunities abound for career advancement in clinical care, teaching, research, and administration.

      Opportunity:    Addictions Psychiatrist, Substance Abuse Treatment Program

             Location:   San Antonio

Job Description:   Team member of  addictions psychiatry operations for STVHCS, including active, evidence-based clinical work, helping to enhance  program offerings and effectiveness, and teaching and clinical supervision of medical students, psychiatry residents, and fellows.

Selected Benefits:

Competitive compensation package

Eligibility for relocation incentive

Eligibility for academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Contact:   For questions about duties, responsibilities, and opportunities: Please call Dr. Julianne Flynn,   Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health, STVHCS at (210) 617-5300 ext 15130

VA Northern California Health Care System Seeking Addiction Psychiatrist (posted 5-3-2010)

The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a:

• Addiction psychiatrist, board certified or eligible
• Full-time position
• Sacramento VA Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Sacramento/Mather, CA

An excellent opportunity exists for providing outpatient care through an interdisciplinary team approach, treating adults individually and/or in a group setting.  The position will allow the opportunity to work with patients with a variety of addictions.  Medication management of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and the prescription of buprenorphine will be integral parts of this position. Training to obtain a buprenorphine waiver will be provided, as necessary.

The position also includes supervision of University of California, Davis psychiatry residents in the outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program.  Weeknight and weekend on-call duties for our 10-bed general psychiatric inpatient unit are shared among all psychiatrists at the site, currently approximately once every two months.

While not required, certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine and possession of a current buprenorphine waiver are recognized professional accomplishments for this position.  Salary is determined by the Compensation Panel based on individual experience and qualifications.

Job Announcement Number:  10-74337ES at www.usajobs.gov.  Includes application procedures. 

For questions about duties and responsibilities, contact:

Mercy Recovery Center Seeking Addiction Physician (posted 4-20-2010)

Mercy Recovery Center, part of Mercy Hospital, is seeking an additional physician to join our practice.  We are the largest substance abuse treatment center in Maine, offering inpatient and outpatient programs for adults.

At Mercy Recovery Center, we are committed to treating our patients with respect, and the understanding that addiction is an illness. We encourage the participation of key family members at the appropriate point in treatment, while remaining committed to patient confidentiality. We are member of the NIDA's clinical trial network.

The clinician provides medication management consultative services to adolescent through geriatric patients with chemical dependency and mental health issues. MD or DO required.

Portland is a vibrant city with one of the few working waterfronts remaining in the United States.  Our residents enjoy a New England lifestyle with the amenities of a larger metropolitan area.  The lively Old Port area is bustling with galleries, unique shops, and a world class Art Museum.  We are famous for our lobster bakes and world class restaurants.  From the lakes to the ocean to the mountains for hiking or skiing Portland has it all close by.  We live and work in one of the most desirable locations in the country!

For more information on this opportunity please contact Ed de Oliveira via email at deoliveirae@mercyme.com or #207.553.6092.

www.mercyhospital.com/content/AddictionMedicine.htm.

Physicians interested in the Lead Physician role for the group will be strongly considered. Service call is shared amongst the four physicians on a rotating basis

FELLOWSHIPS

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS (posted 5-25-2010)

One- to two-year NIH/NIDA-funded positions as postdoctoral scholars in drug abuse treatment and services research are available in a multidisciplinary research environment in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco. Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on the treatment of drug dependence, and select a specific area of focus for independent research. Director and Associate Director Drs. James Sorensen and Sharon Hall and Co-Directors Drs. Steven Batki, Kevin Delucchi, Joseph Guydish, Carmen Masson, and Constance Weisner are all involved with either the NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) or Treatment Research Center (TRC). Training of psychiatrists, women, and minorities for academic research careers is a priority.

University of Wisconsin Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship (posted 1-26-10)

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking candidates for a PGY-5 fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.  The ACGME-accredited fellowship is one year in length, but it is possible to arrange a 2 year fellowship for candidates with appropriate research interests.  The fellowship provides rotations in VA, private, and university sites and emphasizes not only clinical skills but also skills in performance improvement needed for future clinical leaders.  Experiences include 12-step, motivational enhancement, and relapse prevention efforts as well as psychopharmacologic interventions of all types.  Exposure to settings focused on adolescents, women, and students is included.  Competitive salary and full benefits are available.  If interested, call or e-mail Dean Krahn, MD, Fellowship Director, at 608-280-7015 or Dean.Krahn@va.gov.

CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

12th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Addiction Medicine   

         ISAM 2010
         Milan, Italy
         October 4-7, 2010
         Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice in the Addiction Field
         www.isam2010.medicina.unimib.it

XXI Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine

34th AMERSA Annual National Conference

The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) is pleased to announce their 34th Annual National Conference to be held on November 4-6, 2010, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda, MD. The meeting will reflect on AMERSA's interdisciplinary strengths and the commitment to disseminate the latest developments in substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and research that challenge all health care professionals.  AMERSA has planned an exciting program featuring research abstracts, skill-focused workshops, and plenary speakers addressing issues of national and international importance. Both CME and CEU credits will be offered.

For further information, visit www.amersa.org or contact Doreen@amersa.org.

2011 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) Annual Meeting

If you have a treatment center you would like to highlight, please email information@aaap.org.