Psychiatrist MD/DO, Psych NP, Psych PAC (Scottsdale, AZ)
About The Position
Lighthouse Psychiatry is hiring a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its advanced outpatient mental health practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position combines general outpatient psychiatry with interventional psychiatry, including evaluations, medication management, and advanced neuromodulation and ketamine-based treatments for adults with treatment-resistant depression and related psychiatric disorders. Care is delivered in person and via telehealth in a hybrid setting. The clinician will work in a structured, outcomes-driven environment that integrates traditional psychiatric care, psychotherapy, and interventional treatments such as TMS, ketamine therapy, and intranasal esketamine (Spravato®). Lighthouse Psychiatry also conducts clinical trials involving investigational psychedelic medicines and neuromodulation solutions. The role involves collaboration with therapists, psychologists, nurses, technical staff, and other support staff, and participation in quality improvement and outcomes tracking. Compensation is competitive and based on role and experience. Pay may be W-2 or 1099, depending on clinical and research experience, certifications, and familiarity with interventional psychiatry. Candidates must meet Arizona licensing, credentialing, and background requirements before starting and comply with HIPAA, applicable regulations, and the practice’s clinical protocols and safety standards.
Requirements
- For the Psychiatrist role: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- For the Psychiatrist role: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency.
- For the Psychiatrist role: Active Arizona medical license.
- For the Psychiatrist role: Active DEA registration.
- For the Psychiatrist role: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry.
- For the PMHNP role: Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing.
- For the PMHNP role: Graduation from an accredited PMHNP program.
- For the PMHNP role: Active Arizona APRN license.
- For the PMHNP role: Active DEA registration.
- For the PMHNP role: Experience in outpatient psychiatry and medication management.
- Advanced psychopharmacology knowledge.
- Strong documentation and EMR proficiency.
- Clear, patient-centered communication.
- Collaborative, team-based clinical approach.
- High clinical standards and attention to safety.
- Meet Arizona licensing, credentialing, and background requirements prior to starting.
- Adhere to HIPAA, state and federal regulations, and Lighthouse Psychiatry clinical protocols and safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TMS, ketamine therapy, or esketamine (Spravato®).
- Experience treating treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
- Interest in neuromodulation and interventional psychiatry.
- Experience working in structured, multidisciplinary mental health clinics.
- Comfort with protocol-driven, outcomes-focused care.
- Familiarity with psychedelic medicines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Provide outpatient psychiatric medication management.
- Diagnose and treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other psychiatric illnesses.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and clinical outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR).
- Collaborate with therapists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, and treatment options.
- Evaluate patient eligibility for TMS, including iTBS and Theta Burst, ketamine infusion therapy, and intranasal esketamine (Spravato®).
- Perform pre-treatment psychiatric assessments and clinical risk stratification.
- Obtain informed consent for interventional psychiatry procedures.
- Prescribe, supervise, and/or clinically oversee interventional treatment protocols, as permitted by scope of practice.
- Collaborate with trained nursing and technical staff during treatment delivery.
- Monitor patient safety, tolerability, and treatment response throughout care.
- Adjust protocols and treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
- Use standardized rating scales for treatment-resistant depression when appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement and outcomes-tracking initiatives.
- Comply with Arizona licensing, credentialing, background, HIPAA, regulatory, clinical protocol, and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Dedicated administrative and clinical support.
- Training and growth opportunities in interventional psychiatry.
- Potential leadership or program-development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation based on role and experience.
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Job Type
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