Lead SUD Care at VA Boston (Harvard/BU Faculty | Up to $200k Loan Repayment)

Join VA Boston’s Academic Team: Addiction Psychiatry Role w/ Harvard Affiliation - Medical Director – Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Program

VA Boston Healthcare System | Boston, MA

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of Veterans through evidence-based addiction treatment and academic leadership? The VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) — a top-ranked teaching hospital and national Research & Development center — is seeking an innovative and mission-driven Addiction Psychiatrist to serve as a core faculty leader within our SUD programs.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead high-impact clinical care while shaping the future of Addiction Psychiatry education at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine .

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

National Leadership in Addiction Treatment

VA Boston is New England’s premier referral center for Veterans’ healthcare. We operate nationally recognized outpatient and residential SUD programs, including a dedicated methadone clinic and transitional care services. You will work at the forefront of addiction medicine, with access to cutting-edge research and innovative treatment models.

Academic Excellence & Dual Appointments

This position includes facilitated faculty appointments with both :

• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

You will play a vital role in teaching and supervising medical students, psychiatry residents, and Addiction Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine fellows , with potential opportunity to serve as site director of addiction training for residents.

Practice With Purpose at the VA

At the VA, you can focus on what matters most — caring for Veterans — without productivity quotas or billing pressures.

Highlights of VA Practice

• Mission-driven work serving America’s Veterans
• Integrated interdisciplinary care teams (psychiatry, nursing, social work, peer support)
• Outstanding work-life balance (positions are Monday–Friday with minimal call)
• Highly competitive VA salary and performance incentives
• Dedicated administrative support
• State-of-the-art electronic medical record system
• Emphasis on quality of care over productivity quotas
• Opportunity to teach, mentor, and pursue research (VA Boston is a national research hub)
• Federal malpractice coverage provided at no cost
• Nationwide career mobility within the VA system

Exceptional Federal Benefits

As a federal physician, you may be eligible for:

• Generous paid time off and federal holidays
• Up to $200,000 in Educational Debt Reduction
• $10,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching (similar to 401k)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• CME support and professional development opportunities
• Predictable scheduling and strong physician wellness support

Qualifications

• BE/BC Certified in General Psychiatry (required)
• BE/BC in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
• Commitment to serving Veterans
• Strong clinical, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work as part of an exceptional interprofessional team
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Live and Work in Amazing Boston

Located in one of the most historic, innovative, and vibrant cities in the nation, Boston offers an unmatched blend of culture, education, sports, and coastal beauty.

Enjoy:

• World-class hospitals and academic institutions
• Historic neighborhoods from Beacon Hill to the North End
• Professional sports: Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots
• Renowned museums: MFA, Isabella Stewart Gardner, ICA
• Waterfront dining, seafood, and craft breweries
• The Charles River Esplanade for running, rowing, and biking
• Easy access to Cape Cod, the Berkshires, and the mountains of New England
• Convenient public transportation (MBTA) and Logan International Airport

Whether you enjoy fine dining, live music, history, or family-friendly attractions, Boston offers something for everyone .

Join a Team Making a National Impact

This is more than a job — it is an opportunity to lead innovative addiction treatment initiatives, educate the next generation of specialists at Harvard and BU, and make a profound difference in the lives of Veterans every day.

VA Boston is consistently named among the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe . Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

A drug test is required for this position, and it is subject to random drug tests. VA Boston is an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to Lead?

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