Addictions Physician at Acadia Healthcare

Overview:

Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) offers outpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with opioid use disorder. The center, which is located in Muncie, IN, provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT).  Counseling is another important component at our MAT center in Muncie, Indiana where we provide individual and group counseling.

Part Time AddictionsPhysician - 6am-2.30pm with flexible Schedule

Overview:

The Physician is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients include prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication for the treatment of substance abuse in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Responsible for medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel to patients. Provides medical oversight to the nursing department under the guidance of the Medical Director and Clinic Director.

• Responsible for providing medical care for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to patients at the clinic, and within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility or clinic policy or procedures;
• Performs physical exams on patients admitted for medication maintenance to establish medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems;
• Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability, eligibility for program, and to offer medical recommendations;
• Ensuring that all patients are aware of the hazards of the medication treatment program;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medical maintenance;
• Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documenting services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policy and procedure; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time; and,
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a substance use (SUD) treatment program preferred
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the clinic(s) operates
• Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification preferred
• Current DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

For more details, pleaes contact Debbie Hughes,Senior Provider Recruiter - debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text - 615.861.7581

Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.  We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.