Addiction Psychiatrist Jobs

Addiction Psychiatrist jobs are open across hospital systems, outpatient behavioral health centers, federal health agencies, and academic medical centers, at every level from early-career resident to department chief, with specializations in co-occurring disorders, medication-assisted treatment, and adolescent addiction. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top stateNew York
Top employerCommonwealth Medical Services
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type77% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Wholeview Wellness
Addiction Physician or Addiction Psychiatrist (Part Time - Telehealth)
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Wholeview Wellness
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Addiction Physician or Addiction Psychiatrist (Part Time - Telehealth)
Wholeview Wellness
Remote
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$200 - $250/hr
Remote (US)
11-50

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PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK
Psychiatrist - Addiction Services
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PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK
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Psychiatrist - Addiction Services
PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK
New York, New York
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Mental & Behavioral Health
$278k - $289k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Psychiatrist (Addiction Medicine)
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Psychiatrist (Addiction Medicine)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Wilmington, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$260k - $315k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Physician Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Clinical Addiction Psychiatrist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Added 3w ago
Physician Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Clinical Addiction Psychiatrist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Rekruno Solutions Inc.
Psychiatrist (General Adult, Child, Addiction & Medical Director)
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Rekruno Solutions Inc.
Added 3w ago
Psychiatrist (General Adult, Child, Addiction & Medical Director)
Rekruno Solutions Inc.
Valdosta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$250k - $500k/yr
On-Site
201-500

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Addiction Psychiatrist Job Market

Who's Hiring

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Commonwealth Medical Services2 open roles
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US Department of Veterans Affairs2 open roles
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in addiction psychiatrist jobs.

  • Board certification or board eligibility in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine
  • Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
  • Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe Schedule II through V controlled substances
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed psychiatry residency
  • Experience providing medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms

Tips for Your Addiction Psychiatrist Job Search

Highlight board certification prominently

Addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry board certification from ABAM or ABPN is a hard filter for most employers. List it in your resume header and credentials section, not buried in a certifications block at the bottom.

Tailor your DEA schedule for each listing

Many addiction psychiatrist roles require a current DEA registration with Schedule II through V authority for buprenorphine and other controlled substances. Confirm your DEA schedule matches what the posting requires before you apply.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists addiction psychiatrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify your MAT patient panel experience

Hiring managers want to know the scale and complexity of your medication-assisted treatment caseload. State the average panel size you managed and the specific protocols you used, such as buprenorphine induction or naltrexone maintenance.

Prepare case-based answers about dual diagnosis

Interviewers at integrated behavioral health and hospital-employed roles routinely ask how you handle patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Walk through your diagnostic reasoning and treatment sequencing with a concrete example.

Negotiate your X-waiver or DATA 2000 history strategically

If you already hold a buprenorphine waiver or have a high-volume prescribing history, that's a direct financial asset to an employer. Bring it up during offer discussions, because it directly reduces onboarding costs and time to billing.

Addiction Psychiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most addiction psychiatrists?

The companies hiring the most addiction psychiatrists right now include Commonwealth Medical Services, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with the largest share of openings in New York, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs.

How many addiction psychiatrist jobs are remote?

About 23% of addiction psychiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth in behavioral health. Remote roles are most common in outpatient medication-assisted treatment supervision, psychiatric consultation, and case review positions, while inpatient detox and residential program roles remain largely on-site.

How do you become an addiction psychiatrist?

You complete a four-year MD or DO program, followed by a four-year general psychiatry residency, then a one-year addiction psychiatry fellowship accredited by the ACGME. After fellowship, you're eligible to sit for the addiction psychiatry board exam administered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Some physicians pursue addiction medicine certification through the American Board of Addiction Medicine as an alternate path.

Can you get hired as an addiction psychiatrist with little experience?

Yes, many health systems hire addiction psychiatrists directly out of fellowship. Early-career candidates are most competitive at federally qualified health centers, VA facilities, and academic medical centers that have structured onboarding for new attendings. Emphasize your fellowship training volume, specific patient populations you treated, and any buprenorphine prescribing experience, since these signal readiness to carry an independent caseload from day one.

What does the addiction psychiatrist interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or department chief, followed by a clinical interview that includes case-based questions on diagnosis and treatment planning for substance use disorders. Larger health systems add a half-day or full-day on-site visit with departmental leadership, a tour of clinical facilities, and sometimes a meeting with the credentialing or compliance team. Reference checks and a formal offer typically follow within a few weeks.

Where can I find and apply to addiction psychiatrist jobs?

You can find and apply to addiction psychiatrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, location preferences, and practice focus, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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