Seeking Part-Time Physician or Psychiatrist

About the Role

AppleGate Recovery, a division of BayMark Health Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician (MD or DO) or Psychiatrist to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This part-time opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment dedicated to evidence-based care for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission evaluations, including medical and psychiatric assessments, patient histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and in-person/telehealth admissions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and co-occurring conditions.
• Initiate and manage MAT, including buprenorphine and other evidence-based modalities.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
• Administer long-acting injectable medications: Sublocade®, Brixadi®, Vivitrol®.
• Collaborate with counseling, nursing, and administrative teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practices in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Board-Certified Psychiatrist.
• Current, unrestricted Louisiana medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
• DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) strongly preferred.
• Experience managing co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders highly desirable.
• Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check.

Preferred Experience

• Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry experience.
• Experience in opioid treatment programs (OTP), office-based opioid treatment (OBOT), behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Why Join AppleGate Recovery?

AppleGate Recovery is a progressive addiction treatment organization committed to exceptional patient care in a supportive outpatient setting. Our integrated approach addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals with opioid use disorder and other behavioral health conditions. We welcome applications from Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, and Osteopathic Physicians (DOs) with experience or a strong interest in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Join us in changing lives through compassionate, evidence-based care and become part of a team dedicated to recovery and wellness.