Psychiatrist - POOL

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 183,124 - 190,411; Full time

Job summary

A state health service agency in Arizona is seeking a Psychiatrist for the Psychiatrist POOL at the Arizona State Hospital. This role involves providing in‑patient psychiatric care, including evaluations and treatment plans for seriously mentally ill patients. Candidates must hold an MD or DO, complete a residency in Psychiatry, and possess a valid medical license in Arizona. The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires a commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of residency in Psychiatry.
• Experience with treatment of mental disorders required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic examinations and court-ordered evaluations.
• Provide leadership for multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Monitor patient progress toward treatment goals.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic skills

Psychopharmacologic skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience leading a multidisciplinary treatment team

Organization and time-management skills

Basic computer skills

Education

MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine

Completion of a residency program in Psychiatry

Board eligibility or board certification

Medical license to practice in Arizona

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.41‑1758.07 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 [phone]. 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).