RECOVERY ALBERTA: Addictions Medicine Physician - Concurrent Disorder Unit, Calgary
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- MED00059R Requisition #
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- 2 hours ago Post Date
This position is part of Recovery Alberta, supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services across the province.
Addiction Medicine, Concurrent Disorder Unit, Calgary
An exciting position with a specialized focus in addiction medicine currently exists within Recovery Alberta. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to individuals with substance use disorders, offering immediate access to evidence-informed addiction treatment in. If your practice aligns with our clinical foundations of being recovery-oriented, strength-based, and hope-inspired, this may be the opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
The CDU will provide inpatient care to individuals presenting with severe and persistent mental illness and severe substance use disorders. The goal of the CDU is to provide medical withdrawal and concurrent disorder treatment to individuals so that they may pursue recovery.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide medical services including assessments, follow-up care, treatment planning/referrals, ordering lab & imaging tests, writing/reviewing prescriptions, and treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders.
The successful candidate should be or apply for an Academic appointment with the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary Psychiatry Department and help with teaching Residents and students that come to the area.
Multiple positions with various FTE based on availability.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications:
· The successful candidate will have an MD, with a CCFP or FRCPC designation, will be eligible for licensure in the province of Alberta
· will hold a methadone license.
· Experience with addictions, opioid dependency and an ability to effectively manage patients in crisis are definite assets.
· Physicians who currently hold addiction medicine certification, have relevant training or have a keen interest in learning addiction medicine are encouraged to express interest.
Additional Information
- Position Classification: Part-time
- 1.4 FTE: Multiple positions with various FTE based on availability. An equitable portion of on-call inclusive of weekends and statutory holidays.
- Unit/Program: Concurrent Disorder Unit, CDU
- Specialty: Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine
- Secondary Specialty: Addictions
- Recruiting Organization: Recovery Alberta
Sponsorship Eligible: No
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Reporting Relationship:
The practitioner will report to the Addiction Services Provincial Medical Director, Adult CI and Concurrent Disorder Services.
Term:
Start July 2026
Deadline for submission of applications is 10 days; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Contact:
Interested candidates should apply to this posting on www.doctorjobsalberta.com.
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Sanjeev Billing, Medical Director, Concurrent Disorder Unit (CDU)
Email: Sanjeev.billling@recoveryalberta.ca