Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist Position

Are you looking to work in a collaborative environment with other medical and mental health professionals? Do you want a position where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Do year-round outdoor activities and 300 days of sunshine per year sound good to you? If so, Correctional Health Services in Phoenix, Arizona, may be the place for you.

Correctional Health Services, one of the largest county jail healthcare systems, is seeking a BE/BC psychiatrist for an exciting opportunity to work with incarcerated individuals. The psychiatrist will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated health care to patients navigating the judicial system. A psychiatrist working within CHS has the opportunity to impact people when they are at their most difficult times, giving the psychiatrist a unique ability to make substantial positive changes in the lives of incarcerated individuals, their families, and the community.

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer:

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require:

• Three years of experience in psychiatric evaluation and treatment
• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD, DO)
• Completed accredited Residency Program in Psychiatry
• Current license as a Psychiatrist in the State of Arizona issued by the State of Arizona Medical Board

We Also Value:

• Experience working with incarcerated individuals
• Experience working with mentally ill patients in an institutional environment
• Clozapine REMS certified
• Suboxone waiver

Job Contributions:

• Evaluate new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness
• Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated
• Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary
• Documents evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements
• Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment, including but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation, participating in the Psychiatric Medication Review Board, and ordering the administration of involuntary medications as indicated
• Participates as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists the team in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans, and coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program
• Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting
• Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys
• Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
• Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays
• Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
• Must be able to respond to emergencies
• Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
• CPR certification is required upon hire
• Physician Dispensing Certificate Registration is required upon hire

Selection Procedure:

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.