Seeking Part-Time Physician or Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Part-Time Addiction Physician Opportunity!  Lake Charles, LA  

AppleGate Recovery , a division of BayMark Health Services, is a multi-site, multi-service organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that helps individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life. 

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced  Physician (MD or DO) or Psychiatrist to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Conduct admission evaluations, including medical and psychiatric assessments, patient histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and in-person and telehealth admissions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) 
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) & co-occurring conditions 
• Initiate and manage MAT, including buprenorphine and other evidence-based treatment modalities 
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care 
• Administer long-acting injectable medications, including: 
• Sublocade® 
• Brixadi® 
• Vivitrol® 
• Collaborate closely with counseling, nursing, and administrative teams to coordinate patient care 
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record 
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and organizational clinical standards and regulatory requirements 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practices in the SUD space 

Qualifications  

• Board-Certified Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Board-Certified Psychiatrist.
• Current, unrestricted Louisiana medical license or ability to obtain Louisiana licensure.
• DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders is highly desirable.
• Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check requirements.

Preferred Experience  

• Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry experience.
• Experience in opioid treatment programs (OTP), office-based opioid treatment (OBOT), behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Why Join AppleGate Recovery? 

AppleGate Recovery is a progressive addiction treatment organization committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive outpatient setting. Our integrated approach addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and other behavioral health conditions. 

We welcome applications from  Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, and Osteopathic Physicians (DOs)who have experience or a strong interest in treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. 

  Help change lives through compassionate, evidence-based care and become part of a team dedicated to recovery and wellness.