American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

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Conferences and Educational Opportunities (4)

JOB LISTINGS

Forensic Medical Director (Posted 2-3-2012)

St. Peter, Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Human Services, State Operated Forensic Services is seeking a Medical Director to lead a group of dedicated staff committed to delivering exceptional care to this complex population. Our employees bring together a wealth of education and experience; their efforts are invaluable to the ongoing mission of the organization. The Forensic Services System serves approximately 500 individuals in several programs.

We are also seeking:

• Forensic Psychiatrist
• Adult Psychiatrist
• Psych APRN
• CD Program Director

In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota offers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. We are also offering to pay some relocation expenses. Contact Lena Garcia at 651-431-3672 or lena.garcia@state.mn.us.

CHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRISTS (Posted 11-14-2011)

Oregon and Washington

When you join Northwest Permanente, P.C., a physician-managed, multi-specialty group of approximately 950 physicians providing care to 475,000 members in Oregon and Southwest Washington, you'll have the chance to practice in an environment that offers ample opportunity to pursue - and achieve - your personal and professional dreams.

Full-time and part-time opportunities available in Oregon and Washington to provide direct clinical work with outpatients. Must have experience in medication consultations and crisis intervention. Our Department of Mental Health has a multi-disciplinary staff of over 130 mental health professionals and offers adult and child/adolescent outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient therapy and group therapies, as well as a 24-hour hospital-based crisis program.

We are also seeking:

• Inpatient Psychiatrist with ECT expertise
• Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist
• Geriatric Psychiatrists

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package which includes a generous retirement program, professional liability coverage and more. To apply, please visit our Web site at: http://physiciancareers.kp.org/nw/ and click on Career Opportunities. For more information please call (800) 813-3762. No J1 opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

Addiction Psychiatrist - Cleveland, Ohio (Posted on 10-3-2011)

The Department of Psychiatry at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified Addiction Psychiatrist.  You will bring outstanding addiction psychiatry clinical skills as well as a dynamic personality with an interest in program development and expanding addiction services to meet community demand. Look forward to shared call rotation with a resident taking first call. Faculty appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is offered commensurate with experience. Look forward to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Contact Courtney Becker at 800-678-7858 x64401; cbecker@cejkasearch.com; or visit www.cejkasearch.com.  ID#141101G19.

Addiction Medicine Physcians - Southern California (Posted on 9-26-2011)

San Diego, Orange County, Antelope Valley & Kern County

WE BELIEVE success is measured by results

At Kaiser Permanente Southern California, we believe our achievements are best measured by the health and wellness of the community we serve. That's why we provide a fully integrated system of care guided by values such as integrity, quality, service and, of course, results. If you would like to work with an organization that gives you the tools, resources and freedom you need to get the best outcomes possible for your patients, come to Kaiser Permanente.

The advantages of working with us reach far beyond our comprehensive network of support and state-of-the-art electronic medical records system. As part of our cross-specialty team, you'll also have access to a compensation and benefits package that's designed to impress you. And our surroundings are equally inspiring. Breathtaking natural beauty, year-round recreational amenities, an amazing climate and more will greet you when you arrive at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California.

For consideration, please forward your CV to: Kaiser Permanente, Professional Recruitment, 393 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91188-8013. Phone: (800) 541-7946. Email: Olince.B.Guerra@kp.org. We are an AAP/EEO employer.

http://physiciancareers.kp.org/scal

Addiction Medicine Physcians- The Permanente Medical Group Inc. - Northern CA  (Posted 6-28-2011)

At The Permanente Medical Group Inc., we take exceptional care of our patients . . . and our physicians. With the stability of more than 60 years serving Northern California, our progressive organization can offer you a solid career along with balanced scheduling options, comprehensive administrative support, state-of-the-art resources, and more. We invite you to consider the following opportunities:

• Opening in the Internal Medicine Department in Vallejo for an Internal Medicine or Family Practitioner who has chemical dependency experience OR certification in Addiction Medicine
• Openings in San Jose for a BC Psychiatrist with a fellowship in either Pain Medicine or Addiction Medicine OR experience working with Chronic patients
• Openings in Northern California for BC General Addiction Psychiatrists

We offer a close knit, collegial environment that encourages and supports physicians dedicated to patient care in facilities located throughout beautiful Northern California.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, TPMG, Inc. allows you to combine a medical practice of which you can be proud and a quality of life you deserve. To apply, send your curriculum vitae to Denise Bottarini at Denise.M.Bottarini@kp.org or call (800) 777-4912. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer

Psychiatrist- The Watershed Psychiatrist - Delray Beach, FL  (Posted 6-2-2011)

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses and treatment plans for individuals who suffer from chemical dependence and co-morbid psychiatric illnesses.

Specific Job Duties:

• Managing inpatient detoxification services, provision of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for co-morbid psychiatric illnesses
• Consulting with general medical staff regarding physical illnesses
• Working with a multi-disciplinary treatment team in rendering inpatient treatment of chemical dependence.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in the treatment of addictions is desired.
• Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist who is licensed to practice medicine in the State of florida

Our competitive compensation and excellent benefits package for FULL-TIME employees includes:

Medical and Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
401(K) plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

The Watershed welcomes recovering individuals to apply! Recovering individuals must have a minimum of 1 full year of abstinence from drugs/alcohol to be eligible for employment.

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace. Local candidates desired. No relocation offered

Apply online at: www.thewatershed.com or via email your CV at: mnunez@thewatershed.com

Postdoctoral Traineeship - University of California San Francisco  (Posted 5-26-2011)

Postdoctoral Traineeship in Drug Abuse Treatment and Services Research

Overview

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is offering this National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-funded postdoctoral program. Our program is one of the few that trains scientists in treatment and service research. Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on treatment of drug dependence, including nicotine dependence. Scholars also select a specific area of focus for independent research.

Current research interests of our faculty include

• trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic treatment of drug abuse, including tobacco dependence;
• innovative methodology including internet based studies;
• treatment of complex patients in innovative settings;
• diagnostic techniques and research on treatment tailored for HIV positive drug abusers and drug abusers with psychiatric and medical disorders;
• research on provision of services to drug abusing populations; and
• instrument development in drug abuse.

A variety of university-affiliated and community substance abuse programs are available as research sites. These include inpatient and outpatient setting programs that treat a range of problems related to drugs of abuse, including dependence on cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, and opiates. The program encourages close research involvement with the preceptor, and involvement in selected classes, seminars, and grant preparation.

The training program is supported in part by a Center grant, the San Francisco Treatment Research Center, and a grant supporting the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network program. Intellectual resources from other significant extramural funding and R01-level grants are also routinely available to scholars.

Philosophy
Our program’s unifying philosophy is:

1. Drug abuse treatment and services research must be methodologically excellent and clinically relevant;
2. Problems related to drug abuse are best attacked from a multidisciplinary perspective; and
3. Integration of knowledge of various intellectual domains is essential to the development of effective treatment.

Because our philosophy implies that the quality of the postdoctoral program depends on the quality of the scholars, faculty, and environment, rather than on any particular class or activity, we energetically recruit in order to bring high-quality applicants into a research environment where they will work under the guidance of research-sophisticated investigators.

Program Faculty
Our postdoctoral program is directed by a seven-member Executive Committee and has twenty core faculty, representing psychiatry, public health and policy, the behavioral sciences, medicine, and biostatistics. They represent a diverse, but overlapping, range of research interests.

Postdoctoral Training Program
Each year, scholars participate in a Core Research Seminar and the Writers' Task Force, a group that facilitates, supports, and encourages the publication of manuscripts.

As part of their research training, scholars interact daily with investigators who guide them in responsible conduct of research and in solving the special ethical dilemmas of treatment and clinical research. Most scholars also take one of the several advanced statistics courses offered by the UCSF Biostatistics Department. Scholars' research projects and those of their mentors are closely tied. As scholars move from Year 1 to Year 2, they progress from a project designed by their mentor to a more independently conceived project, which they lead.

Goals for Postdoctoral Scholars
At the end of our postdoctoral program, we expect scholars to have acquired the following competencies and completed the following tasks:

• gained knowledge of drugs of abuse and their treatment;
• advanced their knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques needed for clinical and services research;
• understand drug abuse treatment systems and drug research projects;
• conducted at least two research projects in a clinical setting: One designed by their preceptor; and one of their own design, for which they have primary responsibility;
• made multiple internal presentations;
• made at least two presentations of their work at national meetings;
• published one to three journal articles;
• submitted a small grant application to local funding sources;
• published additional manuscripts from the work completed as a scholar during the two years following enrollment in our program.

 Support for Postdoctoral Scholars
Scholars are funded by two sources. Stipend levels are set by NIH, based on years of related experience, and range from $37,368 to $51,552. Preceptors are often able to augment these stipends from non-NIH sources. Scholars are provided with other research support, including travel to at least one annual professional meeting and other support required for a useful training experience, including statistical consulting, some administrative support, and access to computers for writing and data analyses.

Background of Former Postdoctoral Scholars
Our postdoctoral scholars have come from a variety of fields, including clinical psychology, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience, nursing, political science, psychiatry, pharmacology, and social psychology. Their studies have included vocational issues among methadone outpatients, social identities and treatment outcomes among alcohol and cocaine abusers in private treatment, the effects of acute nicotine use on cue-induced cocaine craving, mood management intervention for injection drug users, childhood trauma and PTSD in inpatient substance abusers, prevention and treatment of HIV in drug users, studies of effective educational method in drug abuse education, studies of the relationship of readiness to change and depression to nicotine dependence, studies of service utilization and outcome among elderly substance users, and studies of drug abuse treatment and services within health maintenance organizations.

Success of Our Postdoctoral Graduates
We admit two to four scholars every year. Graduates of our postdoctoral program have been placed at numerous high-caliber institutions where research is valued.

The Application Process
For consideration in the postdoctoral program, please send an application packet consisting of your curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and representative work. Two letters of reference should be sent directly from the recommenders to the address below. Research statement should include the following items: 1) history of research projects, 2) current interests, 3) what you would like to learn and accomplish during your postdoctoral traineeship at UCSF, and 4) a list of program faculty with whom you would like to work. Representative work can include dissertation chapters if no publications are available. Electronic submission of materials (except reference letters) is strongly encouraged.
All applicants must have completed the doctorate at the time of entry into the program and be a U.S. citizen or have Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card) at the time of appointment.

Please direct information requests, application packets and letters of recommendation to:

James L. Sorensen, Ph.D.
c/o. Barbara Paschke
Postdoctoral Program in Drug Abuse Treatment and Services Research
2727 Mariposa Street, Suite 100

San Francisco, CA  94110
tel: (415) 437-3032
fax: (415) 437-3020
e-mail: Barbara.paschke@ucsf.edu

http://ucsftrc.autoupdate.com/post_doctoral_program.vp.html

Medical Director - Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, CT  (Posted 5-19-2011)

MEDICAL DIRECTOR      

CHRONIC PAIN AND ADDICTION PROGRAM

Silver Hill Hospital, a private not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT, is seeking a physician with pain medicine and addiction experience. 

This physician will serve as medical director of a new interdisciplinary program for the evaluation and treatment of chronic pain patients whose pain management is complicated by their abuse of opioid pain medication. The interdisciplinary team will include a medical psychologist, nurse, social worker and physical therapist.

Based on the initial evaluation and subsequent response to various treatment components of the program, the patient's ultimate treatment plan may or may not include opioid medication.

The medical director must be expert in the diagnosis and management of chronic pain along with the risks and benefits of opioid therapy, including abuse and addiction. 

Board certification in addiction medicine/psychiatry, and experience or training in pain management, are required. Previous experience within an interdisciplinary pain program is preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive clinical pain and addiction evaluations
• Work with interdisciplinary treatment team to plan individualized, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment and make post-discharge recommendations 
• Communicate with referring physicians and/or outside primary care medical teams and/or outside pain treatment providers
• Provide in-house consultation at Silver Hill for pain-related problems.
• Participate in educational programs for pain team members and the treatment community at large

Founded in 1931, Silver Hill has a long history of providing inpatient acute care services as well as longer-term residential transitional living programs for both adolescents and adults. Silver Hill Hospital, located in New Canaan, CT, is readily accessible to New York City, 50 miles away, by car or train.

If interested, please contact Cal Robinson, Psy.D., Director, Chronic Pain and Addiction at (800) 899-4455 x 3428 or (203) 801-3428.  Please send vitae to crobinson@silverhillhospital.org

Addiction Psychiatrist - Wellington Retreat, Inc, Wellington, FL  (Posted 5-16-2011)

We are looking to hire an addiction psychiatrist for our residential and intensive outpatient addiction and psychiatric program. He/she would have clinical and administrative responsibilities for all levels of care.

We have 24 inpatient beds in an elegant setting, providing comprehensive treatment for addiction and all psychiatric problems. The individual would provide leadership to the treatment team as well as direct clinical care, including detoxification and ongoing psychopharmacologic management.

Very generous compensation package.

Please contact DrRobertAMoran@aol.com

Postdoctoral Traineeship - University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (Posted 5-3-2011)

Postdoctoral Traineeship in Drug Abuse Treatment/Services Research Training Program

Positions as Postdoctoral Scholars in drug abuse treatment and services research are available at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Psychiatry. Traineeship appointments in this active, multidisciplinary research environment are for two years, with the possibility of a third year. Stipends are funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Postdoctoral Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on the treatment of drug dependence, including nicotine dependence. Scholars also have the opportunity to select a specific area of focus for independent research projects. Current faculty research interests include trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of drug abuse; diagnostic techniques and research on treatments tailored for HIV-positive drug abusers and drug abusers with psychiatric and medical disorders; research on provision of services to drug-abusing populations; innovative methodology, including Internet-based studies; instrument development in drug abuse; and treatment of complex patients in innovative settings. The Department prioritizes the training of psychiatrists, women, and minorities for academic research careers.

James Sorensen, PhD,  is the Director, and Co-Directors include Steven Batki, MD, Kevin Delucchi, PhD, Joseph Guydish, PhD, Sharon Hall, PhD, Carmen Masson, PhD, and Constance Weisner, DrPH. 

The application period is open until positions are filled. To be considered for a traineeship, please email your CV, research statement, and samples of representative work to barbara.paschke@ucsf.edu. Two letters of recommendation can be emailed as signed PDF documents, or sent by mail to
Postdoctoral Training Program in Drug Abuse Treatment/Services Research c/o Barbara Paschke
University of California, San Francisco
2727 Mariposa Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA  94110

Addiction Psychiatrist - Enterhealth Life Recovery Center, Van Alstyne, TX (Posted 4-7-2011)

Enterhealth Life Recovery Center in Van Alstyne, TX, a premier dual-diagnosis residential treatment facility is dedicated to supporting the healing process of adults addicted to alcohol and drugs is seeking a full time Addiction Psychiatrist. AP provides outpatient and residential treatment. The position includes treatment team leadership, direct care responsibilities, limited call, and supervision to trainees and fellows. Applicants must have successfully completed psychiatry residency training in an accredited US program, be board certified (or eligible), able to obtain a license to practice in Texas. 

Enterhealth offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage and attractive benefits. Interested physicians should send a CV to: Lori Sams, Human Resources at lsams@enterhealth.com T: 214-261-1125, F: 214-261-1140

Addiction Physician- APT Foundation, New Haven, CT (Posted 4-5-2011)

APT Foundation in New Haven CT, a nonprofit substance abuse and mental health clinic, closely affiliated with Yale Dept. of Psychiatry is seeking a full time Addiction Physician. APT provides outpatient and residential treatment, serves as a training site for Yale Addiction Psychiatry residents and post-doctoral trainees and conducts research aimed at improving treatment. The position includes treatment team leadership, direct care responsibilities, limited call, and supervision to trainees and fellows. Applicants must have successfully completed psychiatry residency training in an accredited US program, be board certified (or eligible), able to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut and have or be willing to obtain a DEA waiver for buprenorphine management. Preference will be given to candidates with BC/BD in Addiction Psychiatry or ASAM certification or the equivalent in experience.

The APT Foundation offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage and attractive benefits. Interested physicians should send a CV to: Jane Tendler, Human Resources at jtendler@aptfoundation.org, T: 203-781-4600, F: 203-781-4622

Psychiatrist - Lakeview Health Systems, Jacksonville, FL (Posted 4-5-2011)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

Located in Jacksonville, FL, Lakeview Health Systems is a JACHO accredited facility specializing in the treatment of chemical dependency, dual diagnoses, alcoholism and associated mental disorders.

We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatrist who ideally has experience in treating dually diagnosed psychiatric patients with psychiatric and chemical dependence disorders.

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Psychiatric evaluation and follow up, medication management, participation in treatment team and performance improvement activities.
• Requirements: Valid Florida License, DEA License; evidence of Board Certification / Board Eligible. Addictive treatment experience and American Board of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) or addiction psychiatry subspecialty certification is a plus.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  To be considered please submit qualifications to trice@lakeviewhealth.us or Fax information to Tom Rice:  904-899-4538.  For more information log on to: www.lakeviewhealth.com

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Positions - Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Posted 4-5-2011)

Post-doctoral Research Fellowship Positions for Physicians at the Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) at the Philadelphia VAMC

A two-year research fellowship position is available to interested candidates, focusing on dual diagnosis of medical, psychiatric, and addictive disorders in an established center with a specific focus on co-morbidities. The start date is planned for July 1, 2011, but is negotiable.  The fellowship director is Henry R. Kranzler, M.D. and other established investigator mentors include David Oslin, M.D., Steven Sayers, Ph.D., Kyle Kampman, M.D., Michael Thase, M.D., Richard Ross, M.D., and Stanley Caroff, M.D.  Pilot funding is available to fellows to initiate projects in the etiology, diagnosis, clinical course, and treatment of dual disorders with access to primary care, psychiatric, and substance dependence populations, as well as chronic pain patients.  Potential research approaches include clinical trials, genetic and pharmacogenetic studies, health services research, and human laboratory studies.

The fellowship provides 75% time for research and 25% clinical training in dual disorders.  The goals of the fellowship are to provide a mentored experience in research design and implementation, data analysis, report and grant writing, and a supervised clinical training.  Potential exists for suitable candidates to receive a third year of fellowship support.

Applicants must have a medical degree from an accredited medical school and be eligible to practice medicine in any state in the U.S. and be a U.S. citizen.  Preference will be given to board-eligible and board-certified candidates in any medical specialty.  Interested candidates should send a letter describing their research interests and career goals, and a sample of publications or grant applications to henry.kranzler@va.gov or to the following mailing address:  Henry R. Kranzler, M.D., MIRECC/116, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Endowed Chair in Addiction Medicine and Director of Bell Consultation Service of Addictions -University of Kentucky HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky (Posted 3-21-2011)

UK HealthCare invites applications for a position as an Endowed Chair in Addiction Medicine and Director of the Bell Consultation Service of Addictions. The qualified candidate may be from any medical specialty, but requires experience practicing Addiction Medicine preferably at or exceeding the Associate Professor level. Candidates must be certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine or eligible. The successful candidate will exhibit a strong aptitude for clinical care, clinical education and an interest in clinical research. Additional responsibilities will include teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.  

Located in Lexington, the University of Kentucky has been internationally recognized as a leader in teaching, research and service. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae to:

Carl Leukefeld, Professor
University of Kentucky
111 Medical Behavioral Science Building
Lexington, KY  40536-0086
(859) 323-5308 or cleukef@uky.edu

Head of Division of Substance Dependence, Denver - University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Colorado (Posted 3-17-2011)

The University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry seeks a Head for its Division of Substance Dependence.  The Division has a long tradition of research accomplishment and expects that applicants will be research leaders with their own history of peer-reviewed grant support.  The Division operates the Addiction Research and Treatment Service (ARTS), serving about 1700 patients at any given time with both residential and outpatient adolescent and adult care.  The Division’s current annual budget is approximately $19 million, mainly from clinical sources and federal research grants.  The Division Head supervises 11 faculty members at or above the rank of Assistant Professor, the majority of whom hold federal research grants. There are an affiliated ACGME addiction psychiatry fellowship, a residential treatment facility (CeDAR at University of Colorado Hospital), and addiction services at Denver Health Medical Center and the Denver VAMC.  The Department has research facilities for brain imaging and molecular genetics, and the Division enjoys strong collaborations with researchers on CU’s Denver and Boulder campuses.  Applications are sought from experienced psychiatrists with leadership experience in research, teaching, and clinical administration at the Associate Professor and Professor level.

To apply for this position:  https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp and enter job posting 812650.

Addiction Psychiatrist - VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, Massachusetts (Posted 2-28-2011)

The The VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is recruiting an academically oriented residential and outpatient psychiatrist. VABHS is a New England regional referral center for Veterans’ healthcare. The Mental Health Service has strong and longstanding affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and has major campuses located in Jamaica Plain and Brockton. The position is for a Medical Director of our Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment Program and Detoxification Programs in Brockton. The candidate for this position would ideally be certified in Addiction Psychiatry. Duties include direct clinical care and support of the academic mission of the medical center, including supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students and the opportunity to participate in research. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. These positions offer a highly competitive VA salary and a faculty appointment at BUSM or HMS commensurate with experience. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references to: Gary B. Kaplan, M.D., Director, Mental Health Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 or email materials to: Eugene.Francois@va.gov with a copy to vhabhsjobs@med.va.gov. VA Boston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas.

Addictions Psychiatrist - South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Substance Abuse Treatment Program (Posted 2-28-2011)

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

Dynamically-Oriented Psychiatrist sought for faculty position at SUNY Upstate, Syracuse, NY (Posted-2-16-2011)

Neuropsychoanalysis Service at SUNY Upstate, Syracuse, N.Y. seeks academic who wants to teach Medical Students, Psychiatry Residents, Pain Fellows, start an Addiction Fellowship and be part of research. Mentorship Available

Contact Brian Johnson M.D. - johnsonb@upstate.edu

Suny Upstate Medical University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer, committed to excellence through diversity.

NIH/NIDA-funded positions as postdoctoral scholars in drug abuse, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (Posted 1-20-2011)

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS: 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 Dr. James Sorensen and Co-Directors Drs. Steven Batki, Kevin Delucchi, Joseph Guydish, Sharon Hall, 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. Send CV, research statement, samples of work, and two (2) letters of recommendation to Barbara Paschke, 2727 Mariposa St., Suite 100, San Francisco, CA  94110; 415-437-3032; Barbara.paschke@ucsf.edu. Additional information including faculty research interests is available at: http://ucsftrc.autoupdate.com/post_doctoral_program.vp.html

Contract position at Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP), Whittier, CA  (Posted 12-14-2010)

SCADP is a nonprofit agency which has been a provider of substance abuse treatment in Southern California for over 30 years.

Duties include evaluation of residents, providing medication services if needed, and working as part of the residential staff treatment team.

The site is in Whittier, CA. The population will be adult women (some with children) living in 4 to 6 month treatment programs. Many have involvement with the Department of Child & Family Services, Welfare and/or criminal justice systems.

Most common drugs used are methamphetamine, cannabis, and alcohol. The conditions most commonly seen are anxiety, depressive and personality disorders.

The position is either 4 hours/week or 8 hours every other week.

Requirements: Board Certification in both Psychiatry and Addiction discipline

Remuneration: $200/hour

FELLOWSHIPS

University of Wisconsin Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship (posted 1-6-11)

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking candidates for a PGY-5 fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry for 2012.  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.

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.

CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

35th AMERSA Annual National Conference

The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse is pleased to announce its 35th Annual AMERSA National Conference to be held on November 3-5, 2011, at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA. 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.  We have 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.

The Call for Abstracts and Workshops is now open!  Submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation, and workshops on-line at www.amersa.org   (Deadline:  May 27, 2011)

Conference Travel Awards –
AMERSA is pleased, once again, to offer full or partial awards for up to 15 health care professionals (new attendees only) to attend the 2011 AMERSA National Conference.
For more information, and to apply on-line, please visit www.amersa.org

Confirmed plenary sessions include:

•    James G. Murphy, PhD will speak on - Behavioral Economics: Implications for the Conceptualization and Treatment of Addiction
•    J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD, Marianne Pugatch, MSW, LICSW, Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD, Miriam Schizer, MD, MPH, and Patricia Schram, MD will participate in a Plenary Panel discussion of - I Want a New Drug! Novelties in Adolescence Substance Abuse
•    Richard L. Brown, MD, MPH and A. Seiji Hayashi, MD, MPH will speak on – The Role of the Medical Home in the Treatment of Addictions
•    A Spicy Debate on the topic - Should we Provide Smokers with Financial Incentives to Quit?
•    Sharon Walsh, PhD will receive the prestigious Betty Ford Award honoring her valuable contributions to the substance abuse field

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

2011 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) Annual Meeting

XXII Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine

13th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Addiction Medicine   

         ISAM 2011
         Location: TBD
         Date: TBD
         Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice in the Addiction Field
         www.isam2010.medicina.unimib.it

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