Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Assess and treat Hazelden Betty Ford patients who suffer from psychiatric illness and participate in enhancing psychiatric care delivery in a multidisciplinary, 12-step based treatment environment.  Educate staff on best practices in the management of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.  Propose, develop, and implement best practices in psychiatric care delivery under the direction of the Medical Director.  Propose, develop, and implement improvements in the process of psychiatric care delivery under the direction of the Medical Director. Work collaboratively with other physicians and staff to ensure the best possible psychiatric treatment for Hazelden patients. 

• Assess and diagnose mental disorders in individuals referred in order to treat specified mental disorders and provide consultation services to professional staff.
• Provide psychiatric medical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders to ensure that biological aspects of mental disorder are addressed.
• Educate patients, customers, peers and other staff regarding mental health issues.
• Meet organizational requirements for staffing and productivity
• Actively participate in the development of a physician services team and increase the involvement of physician services, and in particular, psychiatry in multidisciplinary care delivery

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (MD)

• Current license to practice medicine in appropriate state

• Board certified, certified in addiction medicine or board eligible in a medical specialty.

  • If board eligible, must be board certified or certified in addiction medicine prior to the re-credentialing in two years.

• Addiction related medical practice or equivalent/related experience
• DEA Certificate
• Current BLS certification
  • Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior CD/Detox experience; 1 yr. experience in acute care setting
• Minimum 2 yrs. experience in addiction medicine practice
• Board certification in ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization.  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue.  This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment.  All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees.  Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.