Psychiatrist

NaphCare•Florence, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to provide correctional healthcare at the Eyman facility for the Arizona Department of Corrections in Florence, Arizona. The role has clinical responsibility for the facility’s mental health programs and involves working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to care for patients with complex mental health needs. Pay ranges from $165.00 to $174.00 per hour, based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. Full-time and part-time positions may be available. The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses mental health conditions while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The role also includes medication management, therapy, responding to acute mental health crises, supporting rehabilitation and community transitions, overseeing mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others, and coordinating treatment with multidisciplinary teams. The Psychiatrist helps ensure compliance with applicable state and federal mandates, regulations, court mandates, and standards. Candidates must hold an unrestricted Arizona psychiatrist license, current state DEA registration, and certification by an ABPN-recognized board. They must be able to obtain BLS CPR certification, with AHA preferred, and pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening. Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including people with mental health and substance use disorders, is sought.

Requirements

Current unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in Arizona.
Current DEA registration in the state.
Board certification by a board recognized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Ability to obtain BLS CPR Certification; AHA certification is preferred.
Strong written communication, verbal communication, and computer skills.
Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including people with mental health and substance use disorders.
Ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including medical professionals, correctional staff, and judges.
Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

AHA-preferred BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions for facility residents.
Provide medication management, therapy, and other evidence-based treatment plans.
Oversee mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others.
Respond to acute mental health crises within the facility.
Support patient rehabilitation and facilitate successful transitions back into the community.
Coordinate, lead, and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care.
Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards.
Collaborate with correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs.
Protect the rights, dignity, and health of the patient population.