Palo Verde Behavioral Health
PSYCHIATRIST
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Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Palo Verde Behavioral Health (PVBH) is an 84‑bed private psychiatric facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient services with treatment programs tailored to our patients’ needs in order to achieve positive outcomes. PVBH builds on the expertise of its current psychiatrists, licensed registered nurses, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors to support these programs.
Job Description The Psychiatrist is responsible to oversee the quality of care delivered to his/her patients. Assess clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborate with Intake/Admissions regarding potential admissions. Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care. Complete documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provide individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care. Appropriately request consultations when indicated and provide psychiatric consultations when requested.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Completed residency in Psychiatry
Board Certification Preferred
Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Prior experience in a hospital‑based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred
Must maintain active status with medical staff
Maintain current professional license
Where applicable, maintain current liability insurance
Current Level One Arizona Fingerprint Card or Arizona Fingerprint application in progress
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Obtain Handle with Care Certification within 30 days of hire date
Patient Care
Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals
Maintain regular communication with family members as appropriate
Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner
Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program
Educate all patients, whenever possible, about ways to facilitate recovery
Follow safety practices as outlined in Palo Verde Behavioral Health policies and procedures
Follow the protocol and guidelines of the inpatient phase program and other formal treatment programs
Help patients benefit from their insurance by timely completion of all paperwork, returning phone calls, and actively participating in utilization management
Medical Records
Complete assessments and reports within specified time lines
Chart each relevant contact related to the patient on day of contact
Chart entries should record the patient’s response to treatment, current mental status, progress in the program, and need for continued treatment if appropriate
Chart to specific treatment plan goals according to Palo Verde Behavioral Health guidelines
Ensure the treatment plan is completed and on the chart within the specified time frame
Complete a group therapy note for all patients in group therapy within specified time lines
Opportunity Offers
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Palo Verde Behavioral Health (PVBH) is an 84‑bed private psychiatric facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient services with treatment programs tailored to our patients’ needs in order to achieve positive outcomes. PVBH builds on the expertise of its current psychiatrists, licensed registered nurses, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors to support these programs.
Job Description The Psychiatrist is responsible to oversee the quality of care delivered to his/her patients. Assess clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborate with Intake/Admissions regarding potential admissions. Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals under his/her care. Complete documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provide individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care. Appropriately request consultations when indicated and provide psychiatric consultations when requested.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Completed residency in Psychiatry
Board Certification Preferred
Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
Prior experience in a hospital‑based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred
Must maintain active status with medical staff
Maintain current professional license
Where applicable, maintain current liability insurance
Current Level One Arizona Fingerprint Card or Arizona Fingerprint application in progress
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Obtain Handle with Care Certification within 30 days of hire date
Patient Care
Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals
Maintain regular communication with family members as appropriate
Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner
Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program
Educate all patients, whenever possible, about ways to facilitate recovery
Follow safety practices as outlined in Palo Verde Behavioral Health policies and procedures
Follow the protocol and guidelines of the inpatient phase program and other formal treatment programs
Help patients benefit from their insurance by timely completion of all paperwork, returning phone calls, and actively participating in utilization management
Medical Records
Complete assessments and reports within specified time lines
Chart each relevant contact related to the patient on day of contact
Chart entries should record the patient’s response to treatment, current mental status, progress in the program, and need for continued treatment if appropriate
Chart to specific treatment plan goals according to Palo Verde Behavioral Health guidelines
Ensure the treatment plan is completed and on the chart within the specified time frame
Complete a group therapy note for all patients in group therapy within specified time lines
Opportunity Offers
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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