Completion of an accredited U.S. residency or fellowship in Psychiatry
Valid, unrestricted Arizona Psychiatrist license
Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration
NPI verification completion
Fit testing for N95 respirators
At least three years of related experience
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric consultations and patient assessments
Develop and implement treatment plans for mental health patients
Prescribe medications according to the CHS Pharmacy Formulary
Conduct involuntary treatment procedures when necessary
Collaborate with the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team
Coordinate care with the Forensic Team
Assist with licensure and accreditation survey preparations
Benefits
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to impact patient care in a correctional setting
Involvement in interdisciplinary treatment and forensic protocols
Annual professional development opportunities
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Job Description Job Description:
Provides psychiatric consultations, patient assessments, and treatment plans for patients receiving mental health services. Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness.
Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated.
Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary.
Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation, and ordering the administration of involuntary medications as indicated.
Participates as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists the team in developing SNTP, and coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program, participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting.
Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Diploma/transcripts to support graduation with a M.D. or D.O. from anaccredited program.
Residency and/or fellowship certificates to support completion of anaccredited U.S. Residency or Fellowship training program in Psychiatry.
Current, valid, unrestricted Psychiatrist license to practice allopathicor osteopathic medicine issued by the Arizona Medical Board.
Current, completed PSV from the Arizona Medical Board.
Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribeSchedule II, III, and IV drugs.
Current, completed NPI verification.
Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
Minimum three years of past work experience in this position.
