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Rimrock Foundation is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist (posted 4-21-08)

We offer a 40 hour work week, Monday to Friday, with no night or weekend call and a competitive salary and benefit package.  We are Montana 's oldest and largest addiction treatment facility.  We have a well-established reputation for our treatment of multiple addictions and eating disorders.  Rimrock Foundation is a 100 bed facility offering all levels of care.  We serve over 3,000 patients annually, with 83% having a co-occurring disorder.  Visit our Web site:  www.rimrock.org.

We are one hour from the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone National Park .  Recreational opportunities include fishing, skiing, hiking, and camping.  Billings is the largest city in Montana and the economic center of the region, with two tertiary care hospitals, shopping malls, and vibrant cultural institutions, including a first-rate art museum, symphony, performance center, and two colleges.

For more information, contact Mona Sumner, Clinical Director, at #1-800-227-3953.  To apply, e-mail your resume to monasumner@aol.com or mail resume to Rimrock Foundation, 1231 North 29th Street , Billings , MT   59101 .

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Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System Advanced Fellowship in Substance Abuse Treatment  (posted 4-15-08)

The VA Post-residency Advanced Fellowship Program in Substance Abuse Treatment provides training for the following physicians:

This a two-year long program with a planned series of educational activities including seminars, regular mentoring, involvement with research and clinical activities. All participants must have an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States .   In addition, any international medical graduate must have an unexpired visa and required Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) documentation. All Fellowship participants serve as trainees on a temporary, full-time employment for the duration of the appointment period. Each appointee receives a per annum stipend related as closely as possible to local affiliate fellowship stipend levels.

To inquire about the application process and to learn more about the program, interested physicians should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Stephen Chermack, Ph.D.
Chief, Substance Abuse Clinic (116A)
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
2215 Fuller Road
Ann Arbor , MI 48105

Email:  Chermack@umich.edu 

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SHAPE A PROGRAM TO SERVE ALMOST 300,000 PEOPLE:

Clinical Chief of Mental Health & Addictions

Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada  (posted 3-25-08)

You will join the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland & Labrador , Canada , at a pivotal time in its evolution.  With the imminent proclamation of a new and progressive Mental Health Act, your leadership will shape the delivery of mental health and addictions care in 80 hospitals, health care centres, long term care facilities and community sites.  One of the ten largest regional health networks in Canada , Eastern Health employs more than 12,000 health care and support service professionals, including 600 salaried and fee-for-service physicians.  It shares a dynamic partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Medicine where you will have the opportunity to pursue research and teaching through a joint appointment. 

In this hugely influential role, you will sit on both the Medical Advisory Committee of Eastern Health and the Clinical Chief Leadership team.  In concert with the Regional Director of Mental Health & Addiction Services, you will assume responsibility for primary, secondary and tertiary programs that include forensic services, early psychosis treatment and psychiatric rehabilitation.  With the ultimate goal of creating the most progressive and responsive continuum of care in the country, you will provide sound strategy, clarity of purpose and inspiration to your team in the areas of program development and access. Play a lead role in engaging and involving your clinicians in priority-setting and resource allocation.  Take advantage of the opportunity to maintain your own clinical practice in addition to research/teaching at Memorial and your executive responsibilities.

A physician eligible to be licensed to practice psychiatry in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador , you have also developed your executive credentials as a senior administrator, strategist and policy developer.  There’s a significant mission and a major change in lifestyle waiting for you in St. John’s . To explore this opportunity further, please contact  Lloyd Powell  in our St. John’s office at +1-709-722-6925 or submit your resume and details in confidence directly through our on-line application at www.rayberndtson.ca/en/careers/6387.

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Physicians' Health Foundation of Louisiana

Seeks Medical Director Position  (posted 3-14-08)

The Physicians' Health Foundation of Louisiana is seeking an experienced psychiatrist or addictionist to serve as full-time Medical Director.  This position requires clinical experience in addictions and board certification in psychiatry or primary care specialty.  For primary care candidates, ASAM certification is required.  Additional credentials in addiction are preferred for psychiatry candidates. 

The position entails working with addictions and all other areas of mental health.  This position also requires leadership, staff supervision, public speaking, advocacy efforts with the state licensure agency and other entities, policy development, outreach, and computer skills.  It is an excellent opportunity to work with a statewide program and to further its mission of assisting physicians in the state of Louisiana .

The Physicians' Health Foundation of Louisiana offers an excellent salary and benefits package.  A typical work week is 37.5 hours with no weekends or call.   

Please submit a curriculum vitae and salary requirements to:

Julie Alleman, M.Ed., LPC, LMFT, LAC

Administrative Director

Physicians' Health Foundation of Louisiana

4303 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Baton Rouge , LA 70809

jalleman@phfl.org

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Ohio Physicians Health Program (OPHP) Seeking Experienced Psychiatrist or Addictionist for Full-Time Medical Director

(posted 2-29-08)

The Ohio Physicians Health Program (OPHP) is seeking an experienced psychiatrist or addictionist to serve as full-time Medical Director.  This position reports directly to the OPHP Board of Trustees.

The position requires a physician (MD/DO) with board certification in psychiatry or a primary specialty, who understands the importance of physician health and how supporting the health of physicians will enhance patient safety.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years clinical experience in addiction treatment and recovery with a working knowledge of twelve step recovery, as well as additional credentials in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry.  Training / knowledge in the areas of mental health and wellbeing are also desirable.  Superior communication, leadership, and public speaking skills are essential.  Previous administrative and management experience will be of value.  Strong computer skills with data base and EMR experience including familiarity with outcomes measurement and continuous improvement will further define the ideal candidate.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified physician to lead the Program to its next level of development. 

Excellent salary and benefits.  Please submit curriculum vitae and salary requirements to:

Kelley Long, B.A.

Operations Manager, Ohio Physicians Health Program

5900 Roche Drive , Suite 440

Columbus , OH 43229

klong@ophp.org

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Conferences and Educational Opportunities

AMERSA National Conference 2008

The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse is pleased to announce its 32nd Annual AMERSA National Conference to be held on November 6-8, 2008, in Washington DC. The meeting will reflect on AMERSA’s interdisciplinary strengths and the commitment to disseminate the latest developments in substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and research that challenge all health care professionals.  We have planned an exciting program featuring research abstracts, skill-focused workshops, and plenary speakers addressing issues of national and international importance.  Confirmed plenary sessions include:

**Call for Abstracts now open! ** 

Submit abstracts and workshops on-line at www.amersa.org

**AMERSA Conference Travel awards – 

full or partial awards are available for up to 15 new attendees.  

Apply NOW!  See the website for details and application. **

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