Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Job Posting Note: Our organization is in search of a full-time Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist to enhance our expanding Behavioral Health Service Line.

We are committed to providing outstanding healthcare for infants, children, and teenagers, driven by our mission to foster hope, healing, and the highest standards of care for patients and their families. With over 40 years of dedicated service to the community, we continue to broaden our multidisciplinary approach to pediatric healthcare, with Behavioral Health being a significant strategic focus.

Our institution is recognized among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report across eight specialties. Our Behavioral Health program achieved a Top 50 national ranking during its first two years of eligibility, showcasing the strength, quality, and rapid expansion of our psychiatric services.

As one of the largest independent pediatric hospitals in the nation, we offer 533 beds and more than 75 pediatric subspecialty programs throughout the region. Our Centers of Excellence—including the NICU, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Barrow Neurological Institute, Level I Trauma Center, and Center for Orthopedics—highlight why families choose us for exceptional care.

Our Behavioral Health services are fully integrated across various hospital departments, reflecting our dedication to comprehensive, family-centered care. The Psychiatry Division features a robust Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program and strong academic partnerships with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Creighton University School of Medicine. We are also actively involved in community collaborations to enhance access to high-quality mental health services for children throughout Arizona.

In this position, you will be part of a collaborative and mission-focused inpatient team, delivering high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents. The role operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, promoting both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

• Clinical Care:
  • Patient Assessment:
    • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient unit.
    • Collaborate with medical, therapy, and nursing teams to review patient histories and perform diagnostic assessments.
  • Treatment Planning:
    • Create personalized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and family involvement.
    • Address co-occurring medical and psychiatric issues.
  • Intervention and Management:
    • Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute episodes.
    • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment as necessary.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
    • Work closely with mental health therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
    • Engage in case reviews and team meetings to ensure cohesive treatment planning.
  • Family Support:
    • Communicate with families to educate them about the child’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
    • Provide guidance on how families can support recovery and well-being.
• Training and Education:
  • Offer mentorship or supervision to fellows, residents, and medical students.
  • Engage in continuing education to remain updated on advancements in pediatric psychiatry.

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

We encourage interested candidates to submit their CV for consideration.

The staff physician will provide patient care services and support our mission of delivering hope, healing, and exceptional healthcare for children and their families.

• Patient Care Services:
  • Deliver patient care services for which you are clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
    • Direct patient care services on both inpatient and outpatient bases.
    • Subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
    • Diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
    • Urgent/emergent care as necessary.
  • Aim for optimal patient and family-centered care.
  • Support hospital patient satisfaction goals and division-specific targets.
  • Adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
  • Practice contemporary evidence-based medicine or the latest experience-based approaches.
• Divisional Responsibilities:
  • Establish and work towards achieving annual physician goals and objectives (individual, division, hospital).
  • Support medical education programs and activities within the division, including:
    • Supervising trainees and allied healthcare professionals in delivering inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
    • Conducting teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for trainees.
    • Participating in the education and supervision of trainees and allied healthcare professionals assigned to the division.
    • Engaging in postgraduate continuing education activities of the division.
  • Support the division's research initiatives and those of other members.
  • Contribute to the programmatic growth of the division.
  • Assist with satellite efforts of the division when appropriate.
• Professionalism:
  • Treat colleagues, employees, and customers with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
  • Promote a safe, cooperative, and professional healthcare environment.
  • Support our mission, vision, and values, including family-centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
• Additional Activities:
  • Assist the Division Chief in serving as a liaison to the professional community and the public as requested.
  • Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside the organization, especially if they support divisional clinical and educational initiatives.
  • Represent the organization in the medical and business communities and to the public in a professional manner.
  • Essential physical and mental skills include:
    • Effective communication via telephone, computer, or other devices.
    • Ability to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
    • Capability to work regular scheduled hours.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.