Addiction Physician Amsterdam | Utrecht

Are you an addiction physician who wants to work at dé expert in the field of addiction? When you are ready for that step in your career, apply immediately or get in touch. We would love to meet you!

"What is special about the role of Addiction Physician at Jellinek is the great brand recognition of this organization; that makes your work as an Addiction Physician at Jellinek extra interesting"

"In addition to your regular duties for the treatment of clients, you also receive many requests from outside for training or information sessions, which makes your work varied".

We offer you varied work where you will come into contact with different client groups and all aspects of addiction medicine.

Tasks that take place in an informal organization with little hierarchy, in which you consult easily with various disciplines.

Jellinek has been a leading institution in the field of addiction for over a hundred years. As the first in addiction care, we have a TOPGGz-recognized department: a recognition for high-quality, specialist care. We combine prevention, treatment, and scientific research with an innovative and client-centered approach.

You will work at one of our locations in Amsterdam or Utrecht in one of the various departments housed there. We look forward to looking at your interests and development goals together with you.

In addition, we offer many opportunities for professional development and to contribute to training activities. Internal continuing education courses are organized regularly. Our addiction physicians are involved in training medical students, GPs, AIOS addiction medicine, and AIOS psychiatry. Furthermore, there are opportunities to contribute to scientific research.

Jellinek profiles itself in the Netherlands as dé expert in the field of addiction. For more than a hundred years, Jellinek has been helping people gain control over risky substance use. In addition to prevention, Jellinek offers both outpatient and intensive clinical treatment. A suitable answer is provided through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), treatment according to the Minnesota Model, and medical treatment. Treatment for comorbid mental disorders is also offered. The treatment is no heavier than necessary: light if possible, intensive if required. Effective and innovative.

Jellinek works closely with, among others, schools, general practitioners, hospitals, and specialists. In the work, the most recent scientific insights are always used. Moreover, we also conduct scientific research into substance use and addiction ourselves.

Jellinek is one of the 11 specialties of Arkin. Together, we are the expert in the field of psychiatry and addiction care. Together, we advocate for the mental resilience of our clients.

At Arkin, we embrace diversity and strive for an inclusive culture in which we bring out the best in each other. Read more about our vision on D&I under 'about us'.

Supervising ANIOS/AIOS and providing work guidance to them

Leading Multi-Disciplinary Consultations, in which complex cases are discussed with all doctors and nurses

Diagnostics & indication

• Extensive intake and psychiatric / somatic examination
• Determining substance use disorder and any comorbidity
• Developing treatment plan together with patient and team

Medication policy

• Starting, adjusting, and monitoring medication (e.g., anti-craving, substitution, detox medication)
• Evaluating effect and side effects

Motivational treatment

• Motivational interviewing
• Psycho-education about addiction and recovery

Somatic care

• Physical screening (lab, physical examination)
• Treatment of substance-related physical complaints

Collaboration

• Consultation with psychologists, nurses, social workers
• Contact with GP / other specialists

Treatment in the living environment

• Home visits to patients with severe or complex addiction
• Assessing functioning in the home situation

Crisis intervention

• Assessing risks (overdose, suicidality, neglect)
• Scaling up to clinical admission if necessary

Guiding treatment adherence

• Checking medication intake
• Supporting relapse prevention

Network-oriented working

• Contact with family / loved ones
• Consultation with neighborhood teams, GGZ teams, addiction care chain

Medical inpatient care

• Setting admission indication
• Guiding detoxification (withdrawal treatment)

Daily medical rounds

• Monitoring vital functions, withdrawal symptoms
• Adjusting medication

Complex cases

• Treatment of psychiatric and somatic comorbidity
• Consultation with internist, psychiatrist, neurologist, etc.

Treatment coordination

• Leading multidisciplinary consultation
• Evaluating treatment progress

Discharge planning

• Organizing aftercare (outpatient / ambulatory follow-up)
• Developing relapse prevention plan

You will participate in the on-call roster for Addiction Physicians, where you are the point of contact for doctors on duty outside of office hours.

You advise colleagues within Arkin and external partners.

Additionally, a number of attractive employment conditions from Arkin:

You are BIG-registered as an addiction physician KNMG or nurse practitioner GGZ

You have a clear vision of the profession and like to think along about the further development of our range of treatments.

You possess good communication skills and know how to connect with both clients and colleagues

You are independent, flexible, and stress-resistant

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a fixed part of our application procedure, so that together we ensure a safe and reliable working environment.

Want to know more about this vacancy?
For more information, you can call or send a message via WhatsApp to our recruiter Thijs van Woudenberg at 06-21550646. He is ready to tell you more and answer any questions.

You can respond as long as the vacancy is online. Once we have welcomed a new colleague, the vacancy will be closed.