Addiction Psychiatrist, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

Why Join Tufts Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry?

• Reputable Institution: Tufts Medical Center, an internationally respected, 400-bed, tertiary care academic medical center in downtown Boston.
• Cutting-edge Research: Ranked in the top 10% of independent institutions receiving federal research funding; recognized for groundbreaking basic, translational, and clinical science research.
• Integrated Health System: Part of Tufts Medicine’s expansive network, which includes multiple hospitals, home care services, and a large integrated physician network.
• Academic Excellence: Primary teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, dedicated to advancing knowledge and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive Care Mission: Leading healthcare system delivering connected, accessible care across Massachusetts, serving over 1.5 million patient experiences per year.

Position Overview: Addiction Psychiatrist

• Location: Tufts Medical Center, Downtown Boston
• Primary Responsibilities:
  • Inpatient Care: Addiction Consultation-Liaison (CL) with a multidisciplinary team (including resident physicians and social workers) to manage acute withdrawal syndromes and substance use disorder cases in hospitalized patients.
  • Outpatient Care: Support expansion of Tufts’ Ambulatory Addiction services, collaborate with other departments, and provide long-term care for complex, dually-diagnosed patients.
• Academic Appointment: Faculty position with Tufts University School of Medicine based on experience and academic contributions.

Requirements:

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Training: Completion of ACGME- or AOA-accredited Adult Psychiatry Residency; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Adult Psychiatry.
• Licensure: Eligible for a Massachusetts medical license.
• Preferred: Fellowship training and/or Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry.