Somerville, MA
4 days ago
Addictions Medicine Physician

Date Posted: 07/02/2024

Requisition Number: CHAP-2260

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a well-respected, nationally recognized and award-winning public healthcare system is seeking an Addictions Medicine Physician to join our expanding team.. CHA includes three Hospital campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty outpatient care practices in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s Metro North Region, with a fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC). The CHA Department of Psychiatry is recognized as a leader in patient care, teaching and research.

CHA is expanding services to address substance use disorders for our patients and communities. The expansion of services include an inpatient addiction consultation service that will serve patients hospitalized in the medical, surgical, and psychiatric units and will interface with our outpatient addiction services.  We look to hire a 0.60 FTE physician to serve as the lead consultant and educator. Join this multidisciplinary and interdepartmental team, and have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments and with our community partners in order to meet the needs of our patients with substance use disorders. 

Candidates must be BC in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine and have a strong interest in Psychiatric Patients. It is preferable that candidates are either BC/BE in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry or BC/BE in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and possess a strong commitment to our underserved, multicultural patient population. 

CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS). This position carries a Harvard Medical School (HMS) appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications and commitment to teaching responsibilities.

CHA offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 403b retirement accounts with matching, generous PTO, CME allotment (time and dollars) and much more.

Qualified candidates may submit their CV through our website at www.CHAproviders.org, or by email at ProviderRecruitment@challiance.org. The Department of Provider Recruitment may be reached by phone at (617) 665-3555.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

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