Addiction Medicine Specialist

Overmountain Recovery, an opioid treatment program located in Gray, Tennessee is seeking a physician to provide services for opioid addiction treatment.  The physician will treat patients in a collaborative team environment which includes nurse practitioners, nurses, behavioral health therapists, case managers, peer recovery support specialists, community navigators and the Medical Director.   

Qualified candidates must be board certified as an addiction medicine provider, and can be trained in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Anesthesia or Emergency Medicine.  This physician will lead a team of mental health professionals to include psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral health therapists, case managers, community navigators, child life specialists, residential supervisors and residential coordinators who will assist the individual with finding the most beneficial level of treatment.  The physician will also lead the development and review of mental health and addiction treatment plans.   

Qualifications: Three years of documented experience in the provision of services to persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs and at least one of the following: 

• One year of experience in the treatment of substance use disorder (preferred) - Or 
• Two years of documented experience preferred in the treatment of persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs - Or
• Board certification as an addiction psychiatry specialist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) - Or
• Board certification as an addiction medicine specialist by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

Opportunity Details:

• Guaranteed base salary 
• Productivity Bonus 
• Performance Bonus 
• Signing Bonus 
• Moving allowance 
• Full benefits - Health/Dental/Vision
• 403b/401k Retirement

Community Details:

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-sized cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN). Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined are roughly 300,000 in population. The area is within driving distance of one half of the US population.

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) is a 750+ physician and advanced practitioner provider group.  BHMA employs multiple specialties including primary care, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, urology, orthopedics, and many more.  Led by a physician clinical counsel, BHMA is physician led, patient focused and professionally managed. 

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).  Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population.  The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. 

• No State Income Tax in Tennessee
• Low Cost of Living
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Excellent Public and Private school options
• Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center
• Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park
• Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo
• Local craft breweries and wineries
• Four distinct seasons