Division Chief of Addiction Psychiatry - Tufts Medical Center

Tufts Medical Center’s Physician Organization and the Division of Addiction Psychiatry are seeking a full-time Division Chief of Addiction Psychiatry. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Addiction Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) and across the Tufts Medicine healthcare system in collaboration with the Department of Medicine, and through partnerships with the Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN), Lowell General Hospital and MelroseWakefield Health.

Additionally, the Chief of Addiction Psychiatry will aid in the oversight of a 24-bed inpatient dual diagnosis unit in Tufts’ new joint venture behavioral health hospital with Acadia Healthcare. Our incumbent Chief will also have the opportunity to continue existing and develop new clinical research opportunities in addiction psychiatry at TMC and across Tufts Medicine.

The anticipated schedule will include 20% of time providing strategic and clinical leadership and 80% of time providing clinical inpatient and outpatient treatment at TMC and research depending on the candidate’s experience and interest.

How you’ll transform patient care:

• This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team, including non-clinician recovery coaches, to expand addiction care across multiple settings such as the emergency department, inpatient services, TMC outpatient clinics, and TMIN practices.
• The Chief of Addiction Psychiatry will address the high prevalence of substance use disorders within TMIN primary care settings by improving access to team-based addiction care and supporting the performance of Medicaid ACO, Medicare, and commercial risk contracts.
• This position is essential for advancing clinical research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating evidence-based practices into addiction psychiatry.
• The Chief will have opportunities to secure funding for innovative research studies, drive the development of advanced treatment protocols, and translate research findings into meaningful clinical improvements.
• In addition to clinical and research responsibilities, this role will enhance education and training by mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows while developing curricula that emphasize advanced addiction psychiatry techniques.
• The Chief will actively participate in departmental leadership and contribute to teaching within the Adult Psychiatry Residency program.

Who You Are:

• A demonstrated successful clinical leader at an academic institution   
• A passionate mentor with a proven track record of both clinical and academic accomplishments and of supporting the clinical accomplishments of those you have advised
• Possess an MD, or equivalent, and eligible to obtain a medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
• BC/BE in Addiction Psychiatry
• Appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine faculty based on experience and accomplishments with opportunity to teach medical students and participate in Medical School leadership effort

Compensation:
Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. A Tufts University School of Medicine appointment will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications.

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a Cover Letter and CV to:

Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter
Email: michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org
https://careers.tuftsmedicine.org/us/en

About Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.