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Mount Sinai Medical Center

$250/hr

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An Addiction Medicine Fellow is a physician undergoing specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and preventing substance use disorders. Fellows gain expertise in managing addiction through medical, behavioral, and psychosocial approaches in various clinical settings. This fellowship typically lasts one year and includes training in detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, and counseling strategies. Fellows work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support recovery. Upon completion, they may become board-certified in Addiction Medicine.

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As an Addiction Medicine Fellow, your daily activities often include conducting patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications for addiction, and participating in multidisciplinary case conferences. You'll work closely with attending physicians, therapists, social workers, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders. Fellows also engage in educational activities, research opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives, while balancing clinical and academic responsibilities. The role offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive, team-based environment, preparing you for independent practice or leadership roles in addiction medicine.

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To thrive as an Addiction Medicine Fellow, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completion of residency in an approved specialty, and a passion for treating substance use disorders. Familiarity with electronic health records, addiction pharmacotherapy, and industry certifications such as buprenorphine waiver training are commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills for this position. These abilities are essential for providing comprehensive, evidence-based care and supporting patients through complex behavioral health challenges.

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Infographic showing various Addiction Medicine Fellow job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $233,744 per year, or $112.4 per hour.

Addiction Psychiatrist or Addiction Medicine Physician

Mount Sinai

New York, NY • On-site

$240K - $275K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Mount Sinai West is seeking a full-time Addiction Psychiatrist or Addiction Medicine Physician to join its Addiction Institute in a hybrid role. This position involves clinical supervision of fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings, alongside direct patient care. The role offers a faculty appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine, providing significant opportunities for career development within a top-ranked academic medical system.

Practice Info

  • Inpatient Addiction Unit and Outpatient Program are co-located on the ninth floor of Mount Sinai West Hospital in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Staffed by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, mental health clinicians, nurses, and trainees.
  • Provides clinical supervision to addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine fellows.
  • Provides clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows in addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine.
  • Outpatient addiction continuity clinic provides the full-spectrum of addiction pharmacotherapy, including injectable buprenorphine products.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical supervision to addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Provide clinical care and supervision to a small census of inpatients admitted to the Inpatient Addiction Unit.
  • Provide clinical supervision to addiction medicine fellows in their outpatient addiction continuity clinic.
  • Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic.
  • Collaborate with colleagues as an integral part of a health system.
  • Benefit from the education, research, and clinical program of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Compensation

  • Compensation range from $240,000 to $275,000 annually (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Requirements

  • MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine.
  • ABMS or AOA Board Certified or Board Eligible in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine if within 3 years of fellowship graduation.
  • Ability to obtain a full and unrestricted New York State medical license.
  • Ability to obtain a full and unrestricted DEA license.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and dedicated work ethic.
  • Commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care.
  • Desire to learn and grow professionally within a team-oriented, performance-driven department.
  • Preference is accorded to candidates with fellowship training in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine or with previous clinical experience in providing medication-assisted treatment for people with substance use disorders.

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