Addiction Psychiatrist - VA Boston Healthcare System: Sign-On Bonus, VA StudentLoan Repayment

Job Description

Job DescriptionAddiction Psychiatrist Opportunity

Our organization is currently looking for full-time Addiction Psychiatrists to deliver outpatient and/or residential care at our Brockton and Jamaica Plain campuses. As a prominent center for medical research and a referral hospital in the New England area, we are affiliated with esteemed institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.

Position Overview

We have two openings at the Jamaica Plain campus, which will involve a combination of:

• Direct clinical care in residential and transitional settings
• Outpatient substance abuse clinics
• Management of a methadone clinic
• Teaching and supervising trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows
• Potential site directorship for addiction training for residents
• Administrative responsibilities and staff supervision
• Pursuing academic interests, including research initiatives

An academic faculty appointment will be arranged at either Harvard Medical School or Boston University School of Medicine.

About Us

As the leading referral center for Veterans' healthcare in New England, we pride ourselves on our strong academic partnerships with Harvard Medical School and the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Our healthcare system comprises three medical center campuses and five community clinics. We are recognized as a top-tier teaching hospital and have consistently been named one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe. Join us in fulfilling our mission to serve our Nation's Veterans, and experience a profound sense of personal and professional fulfillment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will enjoy a balanced role that includes direct clinical care, teaching, and supervising psychiatry residents and medical students. The academic appointment level—Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor—will be based on the candidate's experience, training, and accomplishments.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary, along with a generous leave and benefits package. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for up to $200,000 in Educational Debt Reduction and/or a $10,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive.

Requirements

• Board Eligible in General Psychiatry and/or board certified in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
• A strong commitment to serving Veterans
• Excellent clinical, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
• A desire to collaborate within an exceptional interprofessional team
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women and minority candidates to apply.

Additional Information

Please note that a drug test is required for this position, and it is subject to random drug testing.