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Addiction Psychiatrist (Board-Certified) – Faculty Position, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston · Houston, Texas

College: University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
City: Houston, Texas
Where you’d teach: On campus
Job type: Full-time
Degree: Doctorate: medicine (MD or DO)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Addiction Psychiatrist (Board-Certified) – Faculty Position, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston in Texas, United States | Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston We're sorry... the job you are trying to apply for is no longer available. Maybe you would like to consider the Categories below : If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers ! University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S.

Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B.

Johnson Hospital. UTHealth Houston Benefits UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy.

Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. --> 6437b955b5d8415aa7e559afd04bad74 Addiction Psychiatrist (Board-Certified) – Faculty Position, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston . <a href="https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/">Louis Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences</a> of <a href="https://med.uth.edu/">McGovern Medical School</a> at <a href="https://www.uth.edu/">UTHealth Houston,</a> is seeking a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist to join our growing academic and clinical enterprise.

This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic department committed to clinical excellence, education, and research in addiction and behavioral health.The successful candidate will provide evidence-based care for substance use disorders across outpatient and/or inpatient settings, while also contributing to the department’s academic mission through teaching, supervision, and scholarly activities. Position Key Accountabilities: Clinical Care<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients across the lifespan, both adolescents and adults, with substance use disorders</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Deliver medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across UTHealth-affiliated clinical sites</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Participate in call coverage as assigned</li></ul> Academic & Education<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Contribute to curriculum development in addiction psychiatry</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Mentor trainees and participate in academic conferences and case discussions</li></ul> Research & Scholarly Activity (Optional/Encouraged)<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Engage in clinical, translational, or health services research in addiction psychiatry</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Collaborate with departmental and institutional research programs</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Pursue external funding and scholarly publications (as applicable to track)</li></ul> Qualifications: Required<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Eligibility for Texas medical licensure</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence</li></ul> Preferred<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience in academic medicine or teaching environment</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Expertise in treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Interest in program development, community outreach, or integrated care models</li></ul> . Employment type: OTHER

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