Psychiatrist, Addiction Outpatient

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Physician:  Psychiatrist, Addiction Outpatient

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Psychiatry, is seeking Addiction Psychiatrists to join our faculty.  

Overview Department of Psychiatry: The Department of Psychiatry, located at our main campus in Downtown Boston, has a range of ambulatory-based clinical opportunities reflective of an exciting period of departmental growth. We are expanding our care for a diverse, underserved patient population facing a range of behavioral health and often co-occurring physical health conditions. We seek skilled, passionate, mission-driven psychiatrists looking to make an impact.

Led by Dr. David Henderson, the Psychiatry Department is seeking skilled, passionate, mission-driven Psychiatrists . This is an opportunity to become a member of a growing academic department with a range of clinical opportunities and potential for research/educational contributions. In this role, psychiatrists will provide acute and longitudinal outpatient services in our new clinical space. 

Psychiatrists work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including recovery and peer specialists, mental health clinicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, and case managers for comprehensive treatment planning. This is an opportunity to participate in the statewide effort to redesign and innovate access to ambulatory behavioral health care, as a member of a growing academic department with opportunities for research/educational contributions.

Our values and mission continue to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Both newly trained and/or experienced Psychiatrists are welcome to apply. Psychiatrists are members of the faculty at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM).

Requirements: 

• Medical Degree
• Board eligible/certified in Psychiatry
• Experience in Addiction Psychiatry is desired
• Preference for board-eligible/certified in Addiction Psychiatry or ABMS/ABPM in Addiction Medicine

Compensation: Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. 

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.  We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits.  Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.

Salary range: $228,648-$360,078

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and the departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send a resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: View email address on careers.bmc.org

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Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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