Psychology Faculty Inpatient

Onvida Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

PTO and holidays

CME reimbursement

Professional fee reimbursement

401K match

Lifestyle spending program

Wellness program

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Onvida Health invites you to join as a Psychology Faculty Provider at our Behavioral Health Center of Excellence in Southwest Arizona. The role blends clinical practice with academic involvement, including curriculum development and teaching psychiatry residents.

The position offers a balanced allocation of duties and focus on evidence-based interventions within a collaborative team, with opportunities for professional growth in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology and APA-accredited internship required.
• Arizona medical licensure prior to starting and ability to obtain hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to inpatient behavioral health population with a 50/50 adult/adolescent mix.
• Develop curriculum, deliver didactics, and supervise psychiatry residents within the residency program.

Skills

Curriculum development

Didactic instruction

Clinical supervision

Resident mentorship

Education

PhD in Psychology

APA-Accredited Internship

Job description

Join Onvida Health as a Psychology Faculty Provider at our state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center of Excellence in Southwest Arizona!

Onvida Health invites you to become part of a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization located in the beautiful southwestern region of Arizona — perfectly positioned between the cool coastal breezes of San Diego, California and the vibrant energy of Phoenix, Arizona.

As a hospital-employed Psychology Faculty provider, you will join a collaborative Behavioral Health team dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our rapidly growing and diverse community. This opportunity offers an exceptional balance of clinical practice, academic involvement, and quality of life.

Position Highlights

• Standard Monday through Friday schedule with no call responsibilities.
• Balanced allocation of responsibilities, with approximately 80% dedicated to clinical practice and 20% dedicated to educational and academic activities.
• Provide psychological services to a diverse inpatient behavioral health population, with an approximate 50/50 mix of adult and adolescent patients.
• Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Opportunity to develop and expand psychotherapy components of the Psychiatry Residency Program while enhancing access to evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions within the Yuma community.
• Serve as Psychology Faculty with responsibility for curriculum development, didactic instruction, and active participation in the educational experience of psychiatry residents.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and graduate medical education trainees through resident mentorship, academic advising, and clinical supervision.
• Participate in an academically focused environment dedicated to education, collaboration, scholarly development, and the delivery of evidence-based patient care.

Requirements

• PHD Degree
• Completion of an APA-Accredited Internship
• Must obtain Arizona State medical licensure prior to starting the position
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Onvida health
• STRONG Salary + Bonus Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 35 days/year PTO (Paid Time Off) & 6 paid holidays
• Up to $5000 in CME reimbursable expenses/year
• Up to $2500 in Professional fee reimbursable expenses/year
• 401K with an employer match up to 5%
• Lifestyle spending accounts of $800 per year (massage, Gym memberships, laptops etc.)
• $250 annual wellness incentive & Wellness Program
• Generous Sign-on and Relocation Package

General Hospital Information

Join an award-winning, 430-bed Medicare-certified acute care hospital, serving more than 250,000 year-round residents. As the largest full-service acute care hospital between San Diego and Phoenix. Onvida Health is supported by a collegial and collaborative medical staff of more than 450 physicians and advanced practice professionals, with strong community partnerships, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care through innovative, integrated healthcare services across Southwest Arizona.

• Our hospital leads the way in INNOVATION and QUALITY.
• A team-oriented and collaborative work environment.
• Supportive leadership with dedicated divisional Physician Vice Presidents (primary care, specialty care and surgical care), clinical chairs and Medical Directors.
• Strong emphasis on provider wellness, resilience, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• We continue to grow and expand with numerous outpatient clinics.

Why Choose Yuma?

Discover the perfect balance between career growth and quality of life in a community known for its warmth, hospitality, and welcoming spirit. Yuma offers the charm of a close-knit hometown with the amenities, opportunity, and accessibility of a growing regional hub — making it an ideal place to build both a meaningful career and fulfilling lifestyle.

• Ranked among Top 10 most affordable places to live.
• Over 350 days of sunshine each year considered one of the sunniest places on earth.
• Yuma embraces a rich multicultural community and unique blend of traditions, cuisine, and culture.
• Perfectly positioned between the coastal beauty of San Diego, California and the metropolitan energy of Phoenix, Arizona — both less than three hours away.
• Known as the Winter Vegetable Capital of the World, contributing to a thriving agricultural and economic community.
• Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation including hiking, boating, off-roading, golf, biking, and desert adventures.
• Proudly home to a strong military presence including MCAS Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground, creating a resilient and community-centered atmosphere.