Exciting Career Opportunity: Addiction Psychiatrist Opportunity at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM On Campus
About Us: The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), located in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, is a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1b complexity teaching hospital. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional tertiary-level care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Addiction Psychiatrist to join our Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (SUDTP). This vital role involves providing integrated addiction and dual diagnosis treatment to our nation's Veterans. You will collaborate with an exceptional team of Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists to deliver evidence-based therapies.
Our program leverages the skills of social workers, psychologists, addiction therapists, and peer support specialists, and has implemented cutting-edge approaches such as contingency management and harm reduction. With access to a wide range of medications for substance use disorders and partnerships with local behavioral health clinics, SAVAHCS offers a robust treatment platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver outpatient addiction and dual diagnosis treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in teaching and supervising Addiction Medicine Fellows, Psychiatry Residents, and Medical Students.
- Contribute to program development and implementation of best practices in substance use disorder treatment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and qualifications.
- Incentives: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and up to 5 days of paid absence for CME.
- Retirement Benefits: Secure your future with a traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Access to federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs, many of which can be carried into retirement.
- Licensure Flexibility: Hold 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
- CME Support: Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification).
- Malpractice Protection: Enjoy free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Flexible Contracting: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Join Us: This is an exceptional opportunity to serve those who have served our country, while advancing your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to Veterans and are eager to work with a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today: Make a difference in the lives of Veterans while enjoying a rewarding career with SAVAHCS.
