Description

Louis Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, 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

•         Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients across the lifespan, both adolescents and adults, with substance use disorders
•         Deliver medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone
•         Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across UTHealth-affiliated clinical sites
•         Participate in call coverage as assigned 

Academic & Education

•         Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows
•         Contribute to curriculum development in addiction psychiatry
•         Mentor trainees and participate in academic conferences and case discussions

Research & Scholarly Activity (Optional/Encouraged)

•         Engage in clinical, translational, or health services research in addiction psychiatry
•         Collaborate with departmental and institutional research programs
•         Pursue external funding and scholarly publications (as applicable to track)

Qualifications:

Required

•         MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
•         Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)
•         Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
•         Eligibility for Texas medical licensure
•         Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence

Preferred

•         Experience in academic medicine or teaching environment
•         Expertise in treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders
•         Interest in program development, community outreach, or integrated care models

Interested candidates must apply via the UTHealth Career Webpage at https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/260001EH/Addiction-Psychiatrist-Board-Certified-Faculty-Position-Department-of-Psychiatry-and-Behavioral-Sciences-McGovern-Medical-School-at-UTHealth-Houston

Only electronic applications submitted via the UTHealth online system will be considered. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.