Consultant Psychiatrist

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Consultant Psychiatrist provides psychiatric consultations, assesses patients receiving mental health services, and develops treatment plans. The role evaluates new admissions to diagnose and treat mental illness, and re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnoses and treatment as needed. The psychiatrist prescribes medications in accordance with the CHS Pharmacy Formulary and participates in managing patients who require involuntary treatment, including initiating court-ordered evaluations and ordering involuntary medications when indicated.

As a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, the psychiatrist helps develop SNTP and coordinates with the Forensic Team for patients in a forensic program. The role also participates in developing psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are cost-effective, consistent with psychiatric standards, and appropriate to the correctional setting. The psychiatrist assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys.

Requirements

• Diploma or transcripts supporting graduation with an M.D. or D.O. from an accredited program.
• Residency and/or fellowship certificates supporting completion of an accredited U.S. residency or fellowship training program in Psychiatry.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine as a Psychiatrist, issued by the Arizona Medical Board.
• Current, completed PSV from the Arizona Medical Board.
• Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
• Current, completed NPI verification.
• Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• At least three years of past work experience in this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultations, patient assessments, and treatment plans for patients receiving mental health services.
• Evaluate new admissions to diagnose and treat identified mental illness.
• Re-evaluate patients under care to refine diagnoses and treatment as indicated.
• Prescribe medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary.
• Participate in managing patients requiring involuntary treatment, including initiating court-ordered evaluations and ordering involuntary medications as indicated.
• Participate as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team and assist the team in developing SNTP.
• Coordinate with the Forensic Team for patients in a forensic program.
• Participate in developing psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are cost-effective, consistent with psychiatric standards, and appropriate for the correctional setting.
• Assist with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree