Arizona Department of Health Services
Job Summary
The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing in-patient specialty psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Arizona State Hospital including: performing diagnostic examinations, prescribing medications, developing behavioral plans, monitoring care and progress of the patient toward treatment and recovery goals; leading a multi-disciplinary team, overseeing the work of the team in developing and implementing a plan of care, working with outpatient teams, the patient, families and community providers of care to coordinate a continuum of care for assigned patients; completing inpatient documentation, preparation of reports for legal and administrative purposes; participating in hospital committees and in the development of policies and procedures and standards for mental health program services; working with other professionals in a recovery model including nurses, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation staff and other physicians and professional including physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Job Duties
Perform diagnostic examinations, prescribe medications, and monitor care and progress of patients toward treatment and recovery goals.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment of seriously mentally ill patients committed to ASH.
Provide leadership for multidisciplinary treatment team and oversee the work of the team in developing and implementing a plan of care.
Work with other professionals in recovery model including nurses, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation staff, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants. Attend hospital committees and medical staff meetings.
Complete required documentation, prepare reports for legal and administrative purposes.
Other duties as assigned (typically 5%–10%).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge Of:
standards of psychiatric care including detailed understanding of the process and standards for diagnosis, treatment and management of mental disorders and evidence‑based treatment of psychiatric illnesses; performance management, continuous quality improvement and lean methodologies.
Skill In:
psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; experience in leading a multidisciplinary treatment team; organization and time management skills; basic computer skills.
Ability To:
maintain a positive and effective working relationship with all levels of hospital staff and other professionals; support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promote equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and create an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Selective Preference Ideal candidate will have experience working with the seriously mentally ill.
Pre-Employment Requirements Requires an MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine; completion of a residency program in Psychiatry, and board eligibility or board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must possess a medical license to practice in the State of Arizona. Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card pursuant to A.R.S.41-1758.07 or apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.
Salary & Location Salary: $236,510
Job Location: Arizona State Hospital, 501 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade: 01
Benefits • Affordable medical and dental insurance plans • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child) • 10 paid holidays per year • Wellness program and plans • Life insurance • Short/long-term disability insurance • Defined retirement plan • Award-winning Infant at Work program • Credit union membership • Transit subsidy • ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
EEO Statement The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
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The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing in-patient specialty psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Arizona State Hospital including: performing diagnostic examinations, prescribing medications, developing behavioral plans, monitoring care and progress of the patient toward treatment and recovery goals; leading a multi-disciplinary team, overseeing the work of the team in developing and implementing a plan of care, working with outpatient teams, the patient, families and community providers of care to coordinate a continuum of care for assigned patients; completing inpatient documentation, preparation of reports for legal and administrative purposes; participating in hospital committees and in the development of policies and procedures and standards for mental health program services; working with other professionals in a recovery model including nurses, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation staff and other physicians and professional including physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Job Duties
Perform diagnostic examinations, prescribe medications, and monitor care and progress of patients toward treatment and recovery goals.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment of seriously mentally ill patients committed to ASH.
Provide leadership for multidisciplinary treatment team and oversee the work of the team in developing and implementing a plan of care.
Work with other professionals in recovery model including nurses, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation staff, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants. Attend hospital committees and medical staff meetings.
Complete required documentation, prepare reports for legal and administrative purposes.
Other duties as assigned (typically 5%–10%).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge Of:
standards of psychiatric care including detailed understanding of the process and standards for diagnosis, treatment and management of mental disorders and evidence‑based treatment of psychiatric illnesses; performance management, continuous quality improvement and lean methodologies.
Skill In:
psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; experience in leading a multidisciplinary treatment team; organization and time management skills; basic computer skills.
Ability To:
maintain a positive and effective working relationship with all levels of hospital staff and other professionals; support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promote equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and create an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Selective Preference Ideal candidate will have experience working with the seriously mentally ill.
Pre-Employment Requirements Requires an MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine; completion of a residency program in Psychiatry, and board eligibility or board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must possess a medical license to practice in the State of Arizona. Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card pursuant to A.R.S.41-1758.07 or apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.
Salary & Location Salary: $236,510
Job Location: Arizona State Hospital, 501 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008
Grade: 01
Benefits • Affordable medical and dental insurance plans • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child) • 10 paid holidays per year • Wellness program and plans • Life insurance • Short/long-term disability insurance • Defined retirement plan • Award-winning Infant at Work program • Credit union membership • Transit subsidy • ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
EEO Statement The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
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