Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

The Division of Psychiatry at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full-time Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Phoenix Children’s is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare for newborns, children, and adolescents, with a mission to advance hope, healing, and the best care for young patients and their families. Celebrating over 40 years of service, we are proud to continue growing our Behavioral Health Service Line, which plays a vital role in our hospital’s multidisciplinary approach.

We’re ranked among the Best Children’s Hospital’s by U.S. News & World Report in 8 specialties, and this year, our Behavioral Health program earned a Top 50 ranking in its inaugural year. As one of the nation’s largest freestanding pediatric hospitals, Phoenix Children’s offers 484-beds and over 75 pediatric sub-specialty programs across the Valley. Our Center of Excellence – including the NICU, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Barrow Neurological Institute, Level I Trauma Center, and Center for Orthopedics – are just part of why families trust us for world-class care.

Behavioral Health at Phoenix Children’s is integrated across the hospital’s many service lines, reflecting our holistic approach to patient care. Our growing Psychiatry Division includes a robust child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program and strong academic affiliations with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Creighton University School of Medicine. We’re also actively engaged in the community, working to improve mental health access and outcomes for children across Arizona.

In this role, you’ll join a dedicated team providing top-tier to patients and families, working 7 days on, followed by 7 days off – a balanced schedule that supports professional growth and personal well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• 1. Patient Assessment:
• o Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient unit.
• o Collaborate with medical, therapy, and nursing teams to review patient histories and conduct diagnostic assessments.
• 2. Treatment Planning:
• o Develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and family involvement.
• o Address co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• 3. Intervention and Management:
• o Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute episodes.
• o Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment as needed.

Collaboration and Communication:

• 1. Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
• o Work closely with mental health therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.
• o Participate in case reviews and team meetings to ensure cohesive treatment planning.
• 2. Family Support:
• o Communicate with families to educate them on the child’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
• o Offer guidance on how families can support recovery and well-being.

Training and Education:

• Provide mentorship or supervision to fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on pediatric psychiatry advancements.

Education & Licensure:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or eligibility to become certified).
• Valid state medical license to practice psychiatry.

This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.