Podiatrist - Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine

Overview

Podiatrist – Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine

Location: Haverhill Pavilion, 76 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA  01830

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care within a behavioral health and integrated care setting. The Podiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage lower-extremity conditions commonly experienced by individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and complex medical comorbidities. This role partners closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, addiction medicine physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to improve patient mobility, safety, and overall health outcomes

As a key member of our medical team, you’ll play a critical role in guiding patients on their path to wellness. Working in collaboration with our dedicated staff and under the guidance of the Medical Director, you'll ensure the highest standards of care while fostering an environment of support and healing. If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your skills and dedication.

Our Team

Haverhill Pavilion is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides multidisciplinary psychiatric care to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder

• Age Group/Range: adults
• Practice Setting/Type: inpatient
• Schedule: PRN

Your Role as Podiatrist

The Podiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage lower-extremity conditions commonly experienced by individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and complex medical comorbidities. This role partners closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, addiction medicine physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to improve patient mobility, safety, and overall health outcomes

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive foot and ankle examinations
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic podiatric conditions
• Evaluate and manage foot/ankle issues such as:
  • Diabetic foot complications
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Foot ulcers and wounds
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Nail and skin disorders
  • Bunions and hammertoes
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Foot and ankle pain
  • Chronic lower-extremity edema
  • Sports and overuse injuries
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Assess foot health concerns associated with:
  • Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Long-term substance use
  • Homelessness or housing insecurity
  • Poor mobility and self-care limitations
  • Neuropathy related to alcohol use disorder
  • Medication-related weight gain and metabolic complications
• Identify patients at risk for infection, ulceration, falls, or limb-threatening conditions

Wound Care Management

• Evaluate and treat foot wounds and ulcers
• Perform debridement procedures as clinically indicated
• Coordinate specialty referrals for advanced wound care, vascular services, infectious disease, or surgery
• Monitor healing and treatment compliance

Preventative Care

• Conduct diabetic foot screenings.
• Educate patients regarding:
  • Foot hygiene
  • Neuropathy prevention
  • Proper footwear selection
  • Injury prevention
  • Chronic disease management
• Develop preventive care strategies to reduce hospitalizations and amputations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Experience treating medically complex populations
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, correctional healthcare, community health, FQHCs, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings
• Wound care certification or advanced wound care experience
• Experience with diabetic limb preservation programs
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree
• Completion of accredited podiatric residency training
• Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the practitioner will be working
• Board certification, or certificate of admissibility for board certification, is preferred
• Current DEA credentials are required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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