Addiction Psychiatrist/Psychiatrist

Addiction Psychiatrist Opportunity

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate and experienced Addiction Psychiatrist to provide trauma-informed outpatient psychiatric care and medication management for underserved and vulnerable populations. This physician will play a key role in delivering integrated behavioral health services, supporting patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and advancing Mercy Care's mission of providing exceptional care to all, regardless of income or circumstance.

What You Will Do:

• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adult patients.
• Deliver trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone therapies.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and interdisciplinary care teams in an integrated care setting.
• Provide consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance to psychiatric and primary care nurse practitioners.
• Support outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs through clinical leadership and administrative oversight as needed.
• Participate in community outreach activities, health fairs, and special events throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Unrestricted Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Minimum one year of experience serving disadvantaged or special-needs populations.
• Certification in Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, or demonstrated expertise with MAT strongly preferred.
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a multidisciplinary setting.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
• Fast response interview times and job offers.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.