Psychiatrist- Inpatient Adult
About The Position
Sierra Tucson is seeking an experienced Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist M.D. or D.O. to join our hospital-based psychiatric team. This role provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients, including evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Since 1984, Sierra Tucson has been a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
- One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through psychotherapy, medication management, hospitalization, and other evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure exceptional patient care.
- Provide clinical services to patients at the facility.
- Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
