About this role
Louis Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is seeking a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist to join our growing academic and clinical enterprise. This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic department committed to clinical excellence, education, and research in addiction and behavioral health. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based care for substance use disorders across outpatient and/or inpatient settings, while also contributing to the department’s academic mission through teaching, supervision, and scholarly activities. Position Key Accountabilities: Clinical Care
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients across the lifespan, both adolescents and adults, with substance use disorders • Deliver medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across UTHealth-affiliated clinical sites • Participate in call coverage as assigned Academic & Education
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows • Contribute to curriculum development in addiction psychiatry • Mentor trainees and participate in academic conferences and case discussions Research & Scholarly Activity (Optional/Encouraged)
• Engage in clinical, translational, or health services research in addiction psychiatry • Collaborate with departmental and institutional research programs • Pursue external funding and scholarly publications (as applicable to track)
Qualifications: Required
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution • Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN) • Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine • Eligibility for Texas medical licensure • Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence Preferred
• Experience in academic medicine or teaching environment • Expertise in treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders • Interest in program development, community outreach, or integrated care models