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

About the role

Institution: 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