Addiction Medicine Specialist

Substance Use Disorder Physician

Drug Rehabilitation Doctor

Addiction Recovery Specialist

Dependency Treatment Physician

Behavioral Health and Addiction Expert

Last updated on 12 Feb 2026

Overview

An Addiction Medicine Specialist diagnoses and treats individuals struggling with substance use disorders. They offer medical detox, behavioral interventions, and long-term recovery plans, supporting patients through a holistic and empathetic approach.

Job Description

Diagnose and manage substance abuse disorders.
Provide medical detoxification and withdrawal support.
Prescribe medications like methadone or buprenorphine.
Offer psychotherapy or refer to behavioral specialists.
Educate families on addiction management.
Collaborate with social workers and counselors.
Track patient progress through recovery phases.

Related Job Vacancies

View All 74 Jobs

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor-Psychiatry Jobs in Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU) - Ambala, Haryana

0-5 Years

Not disclosed

Full Time

Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU), Ambala

Ambala, Haryana, India

Posted 6 hours ago

Sr. Resident-Psychiatry Jobs in Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU) - Ambala, Haryana

0-5 Years

Not disclosed

Full Time

Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU), Ambala

Ambala, Haryana, India

Posted 7 hours ago

Psychiatrist Jobs in Sardardham Medical Centre, Vaishnodevi Circle - Ahmedabad, Gujarat

1-5 Years

Not disclosed

Full Time

Sardardham Medical Centre, Vaishnodevi Circle, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Posted a day ago

Related Job Roles

Professor Psychiatry

Associate Professor Psychiatry

Clinical Psychologist

Physiatrist

Neurophysiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist

Counselling Psychologist

Enneagram Coach

Assistant Professor Psychiatry

Career Counselor

Counseling Psychologist

Crisis Intervention Counsellors

Family Counselor

Family Life Educator

Junior Resident Psychiatry

Marriage And Family Therapist

Psychosocial Counselor

Senior Resident - Psychiatry

Substance Abuse Counselors

Clinical Psychiatrist

Resident Psychiatry

Psychiatric Wellness Coach

Homeopathic Psychiatrist

Grief Counselor

Psychoanalyst

Psychological Counsellor

Psychiatric Social Worker

Regression Therapist

Adolescent Counselor

Youth Mentor

Psychological Assistant

Psychological Counselor

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapy Specialist

Clinical Psychology Researcher

Psychiatric Therapist

Health Psychologist

Psychiatric Case Manager

Clinical Rehabilitation Psychologist

Psychiatric Researcher

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Addiction Treatment Program Developer

Cognitive Development Specialist

Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist

Psychiatric Consultant

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Chronomedicine Specialist

Addiction Nurse Specialist

Psychometrician

Related Job Vacancies

View All 447 Jobs

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

1 Year(s)

St Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

66 Views

DM Addiction Psychiatry

3 Year(s)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

510 Views

DM Addiction Psychiatry

3 Year(s)

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

443 Views

Related Qualifications

Diploma in Psychiatry

DPM (Diploma in Psychological Medicine)

DM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

MA (Master of Arts)

PhD in Psychiatry

PhD in Psychology

MD Psychiatry

BA in Clinical Psychology

MA Psychology

DNB Psychiatry

FRANZCP (Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry)

DABAM (Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine)

DABPN (Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

CARN (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse)

CARN-AP (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse Advanced Practice)

MPhil in Clinical Psychology

MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work

MSc Psychology

MD Psychology

MA in Clinical Psychology

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)

MSc Clinical Psychology

DABNS (Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery)

BSc Clinical Psychology

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

BSc in Applied Psychology

BSc in Psychology and Behaviour

Diploma in Psychological Guidance and Counselling

MSc (Medical Psychology)

M.Sc. (Counselling Psychology)

Ph.D. (History of Psychiatry)

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

PhD Clinical Psychology

PhD Educational Psychology

Related Speciality

Addiction Psychiatry

Neuro Psychiatry

Applied Psychology

Psychological Counselling

Psychotherapy

Clinical Psychology

Psychiatric Technology

Adolescent Psychiatry

Addiction Nursing

Psychiatry

Chronomedicine

Headache Medicine

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Related Course Titles

Diploma Course in Psychological Medicine

Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Psychology

Fellowship in Psychosocial Care for Elderly

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Non-invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychiatric Disorders

Fellowship in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Acute Care and Emergency Psychiatry

Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Women's Mental Health

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuro Psychiatry

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

Fellowship in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Diploma in Psychological Guidance and Counselling

Certificate course in Mental Health and Well Being - Psychology

Certificate course in CSR - Psychology

Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Flower Remedies

Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology

Diploma in Community Based Rehabiliation

PhD in Psychiatric Social Work

PhD in Mental Health Rehabilitaion

PhD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

PhD in Psychiatry

PhD in Psycholingustics

PhD in Psychology

Diploma Course After MBBS in Psychological Medicine

DNB Psychiatry

DNB Psychiatry (PDCET Post Diploma)

Master of Science (MSC) in Counselling Psychology

Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM)

MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Clinical Psychology

Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology

Master of Science (MSc) in Psycho Social Rehabilitation

MD Psychiatry

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Psychiatric Social Work

Observership in Psychiatry

Observership in Psychology

Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH)

Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (DABPN)

Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM)

ABAM Transitional Continuous Certification Program (TraCC)

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN)

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse Advanced Practice (CARN-AP)

Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA)

Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)

Post Traumatic Stress Management (PTSM)

Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP)

Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine (DABAM)

DM Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (FRANZCP)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's Mental Health

MMED Clinical Psychiatry

Doctor of Clinical Psychology

DM Addiction Psychiatry

Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

Fellowship in Chronomedicine

Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Behaviour

Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Clinical Psychology

Fellowship in Deaddiction

PhD in History of Psychiatry

PhD in Counselling Psychology

PhD in Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology

Sensitization on PSSMHS (Psycho-Social Support & Mental Health)

Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA)

Psychosocial Care (PSC)

Psychosocial Support (PSS)

Psychosocial prevention (PSP)

Psychosocial mitigation (PSM)

Psychosocial preparedness ( PSP)

Psychosocial care for women (PSCW)

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology

Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Fellowship in Clinical Psycho Oncology

Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Diploma in Family Counselling

Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling

Diploma in Psychology & Counselling

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatry

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology & Counselling

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Certificate Course in Managing Psychosocial issues of patients with chronic illnesses

Fellowship in Clinical Psychiatry

Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Masters in Psychotherapy & Counselling (MPC)

Basic Course on Chronomedicine

Fellowship of Indian Society of Chronomedicine (FISC)

Diploma in Psychiatry (DPM)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry

Master of Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy)

Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Science in Coaching Psychology

General Psychiatry Residency Program

Addiction Medicine Fellowship (CARON Program)

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

PhD in Population Health Sciences – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Bookmark

Addiction Medicine Specialist

Overview

Job Description

Related Job Vacancies

Related Job Roles

Related Job Vacancies

Related Qualifications

Related Speciality

Related Course Titles

Register your interest for this Job Role