Description

Performs and documents psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients across the continuum of care (Detox, Residential, Outpatient), under established referral procedures;

Completes and documents mental status examinations, and safety assessments, and assesses client’s appropriateness for level of care;

Participates and provides input/leadership in clinical team meetings for Detox, Residential, and Outpatient services, and practices as a member of these multi-disciplinary team(s);

Gains understanding of Detox protocols and collaborates with Detox Nursing Staff to determine/order detox protocol medications and adjust taper protocols;

Provides Medication Assisted Treatments to assigned clients at all levels of care;

Supports Medication Assisted Treatment initiatives and participates in the expansion of other evidence-based treatments;

Completes MAT-Buprenorphine Consultations to determine client appropriateness for Suboxone ™ / Sublocade ™ in collaboration with the Assistant Medical Director

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MD Degree

Has completed US accredited residency program in psychiatry

Has completed accredited Addiction Psychiatry fellowship

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and/or Addiction Psychiatry

Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a psychiatric practitioner in a clinical setting preferred

Maintains current CT license and DEA license/registration

Experienced in addiction and co-occurring disorders

Certified to prescribe Buprenorphine

Maintains a current CPR certification

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $290000.00 - $325000.00

About the Company: Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Canaan,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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