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• All guests and extended guests seen by the Addiction Physician will receive a comprehensive medical and or biopsychosocial assessment, utilizing present and past history and a mental status exam.
• The need for medical care will be assessed during the initial evaluation.
• Based on the outcome of the evaluation, a diagnosis is made according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV and a treatment plan to address the clinical presentation is prepared.
• These data, recommendations, risk, benefits and alternative treatments are discussed with the individual.
• Once the individual has agreed to treatment and the treatment plan is initiated, appropriate follow-up care will be planned and provided.
• The Physician will treat individuals when it is deemed necessary for their medical, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological needs. All psychotropic medication and drugs indicated to treat the side effects of psychotropic medications may be prescribed. Laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures indicated before and during pharmacotherapy will also be ordered.
• Initiation, renewal and change of prescription of all drugs shall be documented in the individual’s medical record as will all case reviews and consultations with the VP, Medical Affairs.
• Care will be assessed during the initial evaluation.
• Based on the outcome of the evaluation, a diagnosis is made according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV and a treatment plan to address the clinical presentation is prepared.
• These data, recommendations, risk, benefits and alternative treatments are discussed with the individual.
• Once the individual has agreed to treatment and the treatment plan is initiated, appropriate follow-up care will be planned and provided.
• The Addiction Physician will treat individuals when it is deemed necessary for their medical, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological needs. All psychotropic medication and drugs indicated to treat the side effects of psychotropic medications may be prescribed. Laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures indicated before and during pharmacotherapy will also be ordered.
• Initiation, renewal and change of prescription of all drugs shall be documented in the individual’s medical record as will all case reviews and consultations with the VP, Medical Affairs.
• If during the course of treatment it is determined that a treatment modality is beyond the scope of the Physician’s practice or professional expertise, a consultation will be obtained and a referral arranged as necessary to insure safe, judicious care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team that will be providing supportive counseling for the Guest and Extended Guest population.

QUALIFICATION:

1. Must be Board Certified Addiction Medicine Physician.
2. Must be comfortable with medically complex cases and doing acute care.
3. Must be willing to work 40 hours per week, includes some weekend and on-call responsibility.
4. Experience in teaching institution, PA students. medical students, addiction medicine fellows.
5. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, patient relations, and ability to work with ancillary staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, CT:  Being able to commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Required)
• Medical License (Required)

About High Watch Recovery Center

Located in Kent, Connecticut High Watch was established in 1939 as the world’s first 12-Step treatment center. Since then, our Connecticut addiction treatment center has led thousands of individuals from the grip of alcohol and drug addiction to the freedom of recovery. Nestled in 300 wooded acres in the lush Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, High Watch Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility that provides state-of-the-art treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. We integrate the latest clinical interventions in addiction medicine together with the time-tested teachings of the 12 Steps. Treatment Programs for Every Recovery Journey Each of our programs is customized to support the individual needs of our patients. Whether inpatient, outpatient or extended care, treatment will address all sides of the disease of addiction and any co-occurring illnesses — mental or physical. As a nonprofit provider, we believe that everyone should have a chance at recovery. We strive to make treatment affordable and accessible by offering various inpatient and outpatient programs to meet the needs of and give hope to everyone seeking recovery.

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