Psychiatrist

Licensed Psychiatrist (Bridgeport)Bridgeport, WV 26330OverviewPosition Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: MDDescriptionJob Objective: The Addiction Psychiatrist will evaluate medical and psychosocial conditions; develop and implement treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications; monitoring and evaluating treatment results.Great BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysExtended Sick Pay (ESP)Medical Health Insurance and Prescription CoverageBasic Life Insurance for Employee and FamilyShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401(k) Voluntary Contribution PlanHealth Reimbursement AccountContinuing Medical EducationEmployee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and FamilyLife Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending AccountDiscounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and familyQualificationsPhysical Demands/Working Environment: Work is performed in a professional medical office setting, business casual dress environment. Extended periods of sitting and/or standing telephone and computer work. Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. The job requires standing, walking, hearing, reaching, talking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Incumbents will be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment. The incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for their own transportation. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Incumbents may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, dismembered, and deceased patients.Qualifications/Requirements/Skills: Board-certified or board-eligible in addiction psychiatry. DEA certificate and WV Controlled Substances registration. Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and fingerprint national background check. Must possess or be willing to obtain a DATA 2000/Buprenorphine Waiver. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to engage with varying patient populations. Ability to lead group presentations in professional settings using scientific data. Must be flexible and adaptable to change. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and health care providers. Advocate for patients within medical community settings.Education/Training/Experience: Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in West Virginia. Fellowship in addiction medicine. Two (2) years of experience working with both mental health illnesses and substance use disorders, preferred. Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred. Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management, and Patient Engagement strategies. Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers, and telephonic engagement. Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population. Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.