Addiction Psychiatrist – Consult Liaison

Emory University

. Provide outpatient addiction care at the Emory Addiction Center (40%) .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outpatient and inpatient addiction care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Strong focus on clinical teaching, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and program development within addiction psychiatry.

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Addiction PsychiatrySubstance Use Disorder TreatmentClinical TeachingBoard Certified in PsychiatryUnrestricted Georgia License

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Hard Skills

Evaluation and DiagnosisTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentInpatient ConsultationOutpatient Care

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certified in PsychiatryBoard Eligible in Addiction Psychiatry

Industry Keywords

Addiction CareMultidisciplinary Treatment TeamsClinical CareEducationProgram Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outpatient addiction care at the Emory Addiction Center (40%)
Provide inpatient addiction psychiatry consultation at Emory University Hospital Midtown (60%)
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hospitalized patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions
Provide consultation in inpatient and emergency settings
Participate in treatment planning and risk assessment
Deliver clinical teaching and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams
Supervise and teach residents and fellows
Provide proportional on-call coverage averaging approximately four weeks per year
Participate in clinical care, education, and program development
Work with nursing staff, Patient Care and Patient Service Coordinators, case management, and peer recovery coaches
Hold a joint faculty appointment at Emory University School of Medicine and Emory Healthcare

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-time Addiction Psychiatrist faculty appointment
Unrestricted license for the state of Georgia
Board certified in Psychiatry
Board eligible in Addiction Psychiatry
Obtaining board certification is required for retention
Demonstrated interests in clinical care, research, and education preferred
Professional experience and accomplishments commensurate with appointment rank

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefit plan
Additional incentive pay opportunities
Favorable retirement plan
Office space provided
Onsite parking provided
Support staff for nursing, intake scheduling, and case management
Peer recovery coaches assisting with disposition to substance use treatment