Adult Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Southwest Network•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct psychiatric care to adults diagnosed with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant conditions. The psychiatrist will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, which includes other psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, an on-site primary care physician, an on-site pharmacist, nurses, case managers, and peer support specialists, all working under a team-based care model. The position focuses on outpatient care only, with no inpatient coverage required. The call schedule is designed to be manageable, limited to several weeks per year, covering only critical lab results, with low call volume, and is not patient-facing or hospital-facing. Caseloads are intentionally kept manageable to prevent burnout and allow for high-quality patient care.

Requirements

MD or DO with specialty training in Psychiatry.
Licensed or eligible to practice in the State of Arizona.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Adult Psychiatry.
Valid DEA certification.
Minimum one (1) year experience in community psychiatry or comparable setting preferred.
Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options (de-escalation/workplace safety) certifications.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Experienced in working with SMI populations, ideally in community mental health or comparable settings.
Psychologically-minded: skilled at both medication management and integrating brief therapy when appropriate.
Comfortable navigating complexity and energized by the opportunity to make a difference in community mental health.
A team player who values collaboration.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning for adults with serious mental illness.
Manage psychopharmacologic treatments, including specialized medications like clozapine and long-acting injectable antipsychotics.
Integrate brief therapy techniques during patient visits to enhance clinical outcomes.
Consult with colleagues on complex or treatment-resistant cases.
Provide psychiatric care for individuals on Court Ordered Treatment (COT) as part of the regular caseload.
Coordinate care transitions with primary care, emergency services, pharmacy, and inpatient teams.
Mentor and teach psychiatry residents during their clinical rotations.