Addiction Medicine Physician

Mira Vista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
20 Hours per Week Leadership Role Integrated Care

Mira Vista Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Part-Time Addiction Services Physician to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and supervision to a multidisciplinary medical team serving patients with complex substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

This role is ideal for a physician with strong primary care expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to integrated physical and behavioral healthcare. The Addiction Services Physician plays a key role in shaping clinical practice, supporting providers, and promoting a positive treatment and work culture.

• Supervise and support Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants delivering medical care to patients with substance use disorders

• Provide leadership through regular team meetings, chart reviews, and case consultations

• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing leadership, and clinical teams to ensure coordinated, integrated treatment planning

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and staff education

• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations

• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource, providing feedback on performance and professional development

• Provide direct patient care as needed and participate in on-call rotation

• Perform telehealth consultations as required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified in Family Medicine (required)

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts medical license

• Active DEA registration

• Active Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in inpatient, primary care, behavioral health, or addiction treatment settings preferred

• Prior supervisory or medical leadership experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of care for individuals with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, and co-occurring conditions

• Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DMH, DPH)

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills

• Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care

• Malpractice coverage provided

• Up to $2,500 annual practice allowance for licensure, CME, and professional expenses

• Supportive leadership and collaborative care environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing behavioral health organization

Mira Vista is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability