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

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