Completion of an accredited U.S. Residency or Fellowship in Psychiatry
Valid, unrestricted Psychiatrist license from the Arizona Medical Board
Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Completed NPI verification
Fit testing for N95 particulate respirators
Minimum three years of relevant work experience
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric consultations and patient assessments
Evaluate new admissions to diagnose and treat mental illness
Re-evaluate patients to refine diagnosis and treatment
Prescribe medications according to the CHS Pharmacy Formulary
Manage patients requiring involuntary treatment and court-ordered evaluations
Collaborate with the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team
Assist in developing psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines
Benefits
Participation in licensure and accreditation survey preparation
Opportunity to work within a correctional setting
Engagement with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care
Involvement in developing cost-effective medical services
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field
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.
