Psychiatry - Addiction Physician

Job Description:

We are actively seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity in Covington, Kentucky within a structured addiction medicine and behavioral health setting.

This is a weekday-focused assignment supporting both inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs.

If you are comfortable managing SUD patients in a collaborative, team-based environment, this opportunity offers predictable scheduling and defined coverage needs.

Position Highlights:

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Location:

Covington, KY

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Schedule:

Monday Friday

• Shift: 5:00 AM 1:30 PM

• 40 hours per week

• 3-month assignment (potential extension)

• Inpatient + outpatient behavioral health setting

• No listed call responsibilities

• Interview with Medical Director

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations

• Perform intake and discharge assessments

• Medication management for substance use disorders

• Annual physical and health examinations (as required by program)

• Review labs and coordinate treatment plans

• Collaborate with nursing staff, counselors, and program leadership

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings

This role operates within medically monitored treatment programming and follows state and federal compliance standards.

Requirements:

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)

• Active Kentucky medical license

• Active DEA and controlled substance registration

• Completion of ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency

• Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health preferred

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and based on overall background, experience, and fit for the assignment. Travel and logistics support may be available for qualified providers.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity or would like to review additional Psychiatry locum roles please apply directly or reach out to me personally:

Isaiah Abbott Amergis Locum Tenens