Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our organization is on the lookout for a full-time Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist to enhance our expanding Behavioral Health Service Line within the Division of Psychiatry.

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 four decades of service to the community, we continue to broaden our multidisciplinary approach to pediatric healthcare, with a strong emphasis on Behavioral Health.

Recognized among the Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report across eight specialties, our Behavioral Health program has achieved a Top 50 national ranking in its first two years of eligibility, showcasing the quality and rapid development of our psychiatric services. As one of the largest standalone 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 boasts 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 aimed at enhancing access to high-quality mental health services for children throughout Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care:
  • Patient Assessment:
    • Collaborate with medical, therapy, and nursing teams to review patient histories and conduct 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 their 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

This position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, promoting both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Support for achieving the best patient and family-centered care.
• Contribute to the hospital's patient satisfaction goals and division-specific targets.
• Adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
• Engage in contemporary evidence-based medicine practices.
• Participate in the division's medical education programs and research initiatives.
• Support the growth of the division and its satellite efforts when appropriate.

Professionalism

• Treat colleagues, staff, and patients with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Foster a safe, cooperative, and professional healthcare environment.
• Support the organization's mission, vision, and values, including family-centered care, clinical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Division Chief in liaising with the professional community and the public as needed.
• Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside the organization to support divisional clinical and educational initiatives.
• Represent the organization in the medical and business communities in a professional manner.
• Possess essential physical and mental skills to perform duties effectively, including communication via various devices and the ability to work scheduled hours.

Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.