Staff Psychiatrist - Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services

Job Description

THE PRACTICE

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) - Martinez, CA

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is a full service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. Since 2008, we have provided a full range of psychiatric services at CCRMC including Inpatient, PES, Consult Liaison, Detention Facility, and Outpatient Behavioral Health.

Addiction Services

• Adult Services
• 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
• 60-minute Intake appointments
• 30-minute Follow-up appointments
• Manageable caseloads of ~200 / FTE
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with our interdisciplinary team, utilizing evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) modalities such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and others.
• Provide medication management and monitoring for patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders, including titration and adjustment of medications as needed.
• Offer evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling services to support patients in their recovery journey, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Address co-occurring mental health concerns through integrated treatment approaches, collaborating closely with our team of mental health professionals.
• Provide Specialty Mental Health Services for individuals with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment meetings to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients, including collaboration with addiction counselors, social workers, and medical providers.
• Stay current with advancements in substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health treatment through ongoing education and professional development.
• No call, nights, or weekends
• EPIC EMR
• Staff includes clerks, lead Psychiatrist, program manager, Clinical Social Workers, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) clinicians, and therapists.

THE BENEFITS

THE AREA