About this opportunity
Arizona Department of Health Services lists this Psychiatrist - POOL opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Psychiatrist - POOL
Job Location: Arizona State Hospital, 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Posting Details: Salary $132.93 - $138.22 per hour. Closing Date: Open Until Filled.
Job Summary
The Psychiatrist POOL will provide in‑patient specialty psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Arizona State Hospital. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic examinations, preparing court‑ordered evaluations and affidavits, prescribing medications, developing behavioral plans, monitoring patient progress toward treatment and recovery goals, leading a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with outpatient teams and community providers, completing inpatient documentation, preparing reports for legal and administrative purposes, and participating in hospital committees and policy development.
Job Duties
Perform diagnostic examinations, court order evaluations, affidavits, 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 a multidisciplinary treatment team and oversee work of the team in developing and implementing a plan of care.
Work with other professionals in the recovery model including nurses, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation staff, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants.
Attend hospital committees and medical staff meetings.
Complete required documentation and prepare reports for legal and administrative purposes.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Standards of psychiatric care including detailed understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental disorders and evidence‑based treatment of psychiatric illnesses.
Performance Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Lean methodologies.
Skills
Psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience leading a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Organization and time‑management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability
Maintain positive and effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff and other professionals.
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promote equal opportunity, and create an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.
Selective Preference
Experience working with seriously mentally ill patients.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
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.
Medical license to practice in the State of Arizona.
Valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S.41‑ or obtain within seven working days of beginning employment.
Driving Requirements
Employees who drive on state business must possess and retain a current, valid state‑issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. They are subject to driver license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any driver training.
Driver’s License Requirements
If the position requires driving or vehicle use as an essential function to conduct State business, the following applies: driver’s license requirements as described above.
Equal Opportunity & Legal Statements
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 . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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