Posted August 19, 2026
seeking part-time physician or psychiatrist
Lake Charles, LA, United States
Full Time
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*Description*
*Part-Time Addiction Physician Opportunity! Lake Charles, LA*
*AppleGate Recovery*, a division of BayMark Health Services, is a multi-site, multi-service organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that helps individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced *Physician (MD or DO) or Psychiatrist* to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.
*Primary Responsibilities** *
* Conduct admission evaluations, including medical and psychiatric assessments, patient histories, and physical examinations.
* Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and in-person and telehealth admissions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
* Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) & co-occurring conditions
* Initiate and manage MAT, including buprenorphine and other evidence-based treatment modalities
* Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
* Administer long-acting injectable medications, including:
* Sublocade®
* Brixadi®
* Vivitrol®
* Collaborate closely with counseling, nursing, and administrative teams to coordinate patient care
* Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record
* Ensure adherence to federal, state, and organizational clinical standards and regulatory requirements
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practices in the SUD space
*Qualifications** *
* Board-Certified Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Board-Certified Psychiatrist.
* Current, unrestricted Louisiana medical license or ability to obtain Louisiana licensure.
* DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances.
* Experience treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is strongly preferred.
* Experience managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders is highly desirable.
* Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with diverse patient populations.
* Successful completion of drug screening and background check requirements.
*Preferred Experience** *
* Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry experience.
* Experience in opioid treatment programs (OTP), office-based opioid treatment (OBOT), behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
* Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
*Why Join AppleGate Recovery?** *
AppleGate Recovery is a progressive addiction treatment organization committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive outpatient setting. Our integrated approach addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and other behavioral health conditions.
We welcome applications from *Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, and Osteopathic Physicians (DOs)* who have experience or a strong interest in treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
* **Help change lives through compassionate, evidence-based care and become part of a team dedicated to recovery and wellness.*
*Part-Time Addiction Physician Opportunity! Lake Charles, LA*
*AppleGate Recovery*, a division of BayMark Health Services, is a multi-site, multi-service organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that helps individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced *Physician (MD or DO) or Psychiatrist* to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.
*Primary Responsibilities** *
* Conduct admission evaluations, including medical and psychiatric assessments, patient histories, and physical examinations.
* Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and in-person and telehealth admissions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
* Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) & co-occurring conditions
* Initiate and manage MAT, including buprenorphine and other evidence-based treatment modalities
* Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
* Administer long-acting injectable medications, including:
* Sublocade®
* Brixadi®
* Vivitrol®
* Collaborate closely with counseling, nursing, and administrative teams to coordinate patient care
* Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record
* Ensure adherence to federal, state, and organizational clinical standards and regulatory requirements
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practices in the SUD space
*Qualifications** *
* Board-Certified Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Board-Certified Psychiatrist.
* Current, unrestricted Louisiana medical license or ability to obtain Louisiana licensure.
* DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances.
* Experience treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is strongly preferred.
* Experience managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders is highly desirable.
* Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with diverse patient populations.
* Successful completion of drug screening and background check requirements.
*Preferred Experience** *
* Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry experience.
* Experience in opioid treatment programs (OTP), office-based opioid treatment (OBOT), behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
* Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
*Why Join AppleGate Recovery?** *
AppleGate Recovery is a progressive addiction treatment organization committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive outpatient setting. Our integrated approach addresses the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and other behavioral health conditions.
We welcome applications from *Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, and Osteopathic Physicians (DOs)* who have experience or a strong interest in treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
* **Help change lives through compassionate, evidence-based care and become part of a team dedicated to recovery and wellness.*
