Part-Time Physician / Addiction Medicine / Illinois / Permanent
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
Elgin, IL, 60123, USA
Elgin, IL, 60123, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- addiction medicine
- psychiatric evaluation
- medication assisted treatment
This part-time physician role specializes in addiction medicine, focusing on psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental and substance use disorders, and implementing appropriate treatment strategies. The physician will prescribe psychotropic medications and Medication Assisted Treatment according to accepted care standards. Responsibilities also include documenting patient services and performing quarterly peer reviews.
Responsibilities:Perform psychiatric evaluationsDiagnose mental, developmental, and substance use conditions consistent with DSM-5 criteriaImplement treatment strategies consistent with the diagnosed conditionPrescribe psychotropic medication consistent with accepted standards of carePrescribe Medication Assisted Treatment consistent with accepted standards of careDocument services rendered in the electronic medical record either through typing or dictation servicesPerform peer reviews on a quarterly basis




