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 CareProvide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients across the lifespan, both adolescents and adults, with substance use disordersDeliver medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexoneCollaborate within multidisciplinary teams across UTHealth-affiliated clinical sitesParticipate in call coverage as assigned Academic & EducationTeach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellowsContribute to curriculum development in addiction psychiatryMentor trainees and participate in academic conferences and case discussions Research & Scholarly Activity (Optional/Encouraged)Engage in clinical, translational, or health services research in addiction psychiatryCollaborate with departmental and institutional research programsPursue external funding and scholarly publications (as applicable to track)Qualifications: RequiredMD or DO degree from an accredited institutionBoard certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction MedicineEligibility for Texas medical licensureDemonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence PreferredExperience in academic medicine or teaching environmentExpertise in treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disordersInterest in program development, community outreach, or integrated care models