Addictions Physician M60240 Department of Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of Unit:
The mission of the Division of Addictions Psychiatry is to advance research, education, and clinical care for patients with addictions.

Chief Purpose of this position:
To provide addiction services to patients at VCUHS and teach addiction psychiatry/medicine.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching and Administration: 10% for teaching and teaching-related activities. This educational effort shall include medical students, residents, fellows, and colleagues in addictions psychiatry and other colleagues where appropriate. Teaching responsibilities also shall include preparation and presentation of instructional materials, lectures, evaluative materials, testing and maintenance of personal professional skills through continuing education, advising, and mentoring trainees, and attendance at Grand Rounds

Clinical: 90% for clinical addictions activities in addiction medicine.

**Work effort distribution is subject to change based on clinical need and research funding.

Required Qualifications:
• U.S. medical degree or equivalent (M.D. or D.O.)
• Virginia license/licensure-eligible
• DEA licensure, including waiver for buprenorphine
• Post-doctoral credentialing in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Demonstrated history of working with patients with addictions.

Application Process:
To apply, please include a diversity statement, letter of interest and CV.