MAT Psychiatrist (51991)

Position Summary:

The Supervising Psychiatrist serves as the physician supervisor and clinical consultant for the Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. This position provides clinical oversight, consultation, and supervision to the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) and supports the delivery of evidence-based treatment services for individuals with mental health disorder and/ or opioid use disorder.

The Supervising Psychiatrist participates in clinical decision-making, medication-assisted treatment oversight, induction protocol review, quality improvement activities, and development of clinical protocols. Direct client care may be provided when clinically indicated; however, the primary responsibility of this position is physician supervision, consultation, and clinical oversight.

This position functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and may perform supervision activities through telehealth, case review, team meetings, and periodic on-site participation based on program needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide physician supervision to the PMHNP/APRN in accordance with applicable Florida regulations and organizational requirements.
• Review and consult on psychiatric evaluations completed by the PMHNP/APRN as needed.
• Provide consultation regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and level-of-care recommendations.
• Support safe and effective implementation of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
• Provide oversight of buprenorphine induction, stabilization, and ongoing medication management protocols.
• Review complex, high-risk, or clinically challenging cases requiring physician consultation.
• Support clinical decision-making regarding relapse, diversion concerns, and treatment modifications.
• Participate in development, review, and approval of clinical policies and procedures.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and outcome monitoring.
• Support implementation of evidence-based practices related to substance use disorder treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Assist with clinical program development and regulatory compliance activities.

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management services when clinically indicated.
• Assist with clinical coverage as needed.
• Participate in higher-level clinical decision-making for complex cases.
• Work collaboratively with the RN Program Coordinator, Admissions Therapist, PMHNP/APRN, LPN, Case Manager/Appointment Specialist, and Peer/Induction Specialists.

• Provide consultation regarding client safety concerns, medication concerns, crisis situations, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Complete documentation of services and consultations in a timely manner.
• Embrace and embody the Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Clinical Vision, and Goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• PMHNP does the day-to-day psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Psychiatrist supervises, consults, reviews complex cases, and oversees MAT protocols.
• Telehealth supervision is expected and normalized.

• Direct patient care is available but not the primary purpose of the role.