Psychiatrist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Updated 3/30/26
$173.00
– $173.00
hourly
Chico, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Job Title: Psychiatrist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Location: Northern California
Position Overview
A community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Psychiatrist to support a high-impact Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. This role focuses on medication management and psychiatric care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in an outpatient setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients with substance use disorders
- Manage a high-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients)
- Diagnose and treat co-occurring psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder)
- Prescribe and manage medications including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies
- Collaborate with counselors, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Participate in treatment planning and care coordination
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Support continuity of care and patient engagement in recovery programs
Schedule & Workflow
- Outpatient setting
- Adult patient population
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Daytime hours
- No call required
- High-volume, structured caseload (~250 patients)
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA license required
- Experience in Substance Use Disorder treatment preferred
- Experience with MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) strongly preferred
- Ability to manage high patient volume efficiently
Skills
- Strong understanding of addiction psychiatry and SUD treatment modalities
- Experience with MAT protocols and best practices
- Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Additional Highlights
- High-impact role serving a critical patient population
- Established SUD program with multidisciplinary support
- Consistent weekday schedule with no call
Job Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders
Provide ongoing medication management for SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions
Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies
Manage a high-volume caseload (~250 patients) with a focus on continuity of care
Diagnose and treat co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Collaborate with counselors, therapists, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and recovery-focused services
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support long-term recovery goals
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction treatment
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
Active DEA license required
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
Working Hours
Standard daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Outpatient setting (adult population)
High-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients)
Structured schedule focused on medication management visits
No call required
No weekends required
Skills
Strong knowledge of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and addiction psychiatry
Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently while maintaining quality of care
Strong diagnostic and medication management skills for co-occurring psychiatric conditions
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to engage and retain patients in treatment and recovery programs
High level of attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
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