Outpatient Psychiatrist (F-ACT)

District Medical Group Inc. (DMG); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision - DAY ONE

401(k) with employer match

PTO + holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

District Medical Group Inc. (DMG) is seeking an Outpatient Psychiatrist for its Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT) program at Valleywise Behavioral & Mental Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.

This full-time role focuses on community-based, recovery-oriented care for adults with serious mental illness, with opportunities for teaching and academic collaboration. The position includes teaching PGY-3/PGY-4 residents and medical students within Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Must possess Arizona license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatry care as part of the F-ACT team serving up to 100 patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-oriented, community-based care.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of residents and medical students as part of the academic affiliation.

Skills

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Arizona license

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Outpatient Psychiatrist

Phoenix AZ

Outpatient Psychiatrist for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT) - Valleywise Health Care System
District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP's, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for an outpatient Attending Psychiatrist for our adult F-ACT team located in a new outpatient clinic space on the campus of Valleywise Behavioral & Mental Health Center - an inpatient psychiatric hospital with an emergency department, in Maryvale, AZ. ACT provides a full range of services to people with a serious mental illness (SMI) insurance benefit. ACT teams offer complete, community-based treatment to people in the most difficult situations.

About the Role

This is a full-time position on a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented care team serving up to 100 patients, allowing for small caseloads and highly personalized treatment. The team is composed of:

• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Coordinator
• Two Nurses
• Medical Assistant
• Case Management Specialists
• Peer Support Specialist
• Education & Employment Specialist
• Substance Use Specialist
• Housing Specialist
• Two Administrative Team Members

The collaborative structure and limited caseloads support individualized, patient-centered, and recovery-based services.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

This role includes a faculty appointment (for eligible candidates) with both the Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix and the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Teaching is a strong and integral component of this position and includes:

• Supervision and education of PGY-3 and PGY-4 Adult Psychiatry Residents
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students
• Active involvement in an academic clinical environment

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in combining clinical practice with medical education and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry, and must possess Arizona license prior to employment

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision - eligible DAY ONE
• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
• One week of CME paid time off with $4,000 allowance
• Paid Sick TimeEmployer paid malpractice coverage
• and more

EOE