Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Position Overview

Job Posting: Our organization is on the lookout for 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 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 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 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 maintains 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 quality mental health services for children throughout Arizona.

In this position, you will be part of a collaborative and mission-focused inpatient team dedicated to 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.

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Key Responsibilities: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.

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Education & Licensure:

• 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.

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

Position Duties:

• 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 the highest standards of patient and family-centered care.
  • Support the hospital's patient satisfaction goals as well as division-specific targets.
  • Adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
  • Practice contemporary evidence-based medicine.
• Divisional Responsibilities:
  • Establish and strive to meet annual physician goals and objectives (individual, division, hospital).
  • Support the medical education programs and activities of the division, including:
    • Direct supervision of trainees and allied health professionals for inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
    • Conduct teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for trainees.
    • Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health professionals assigned to the division.
    • Engage in postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division.
  • Support the research initiatives of the division, including those led by 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.
• Other Activities:
  • Assist the Division Chief in acting as a liaison to the professional community and general public as requested.
  • Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of the organization, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs.
  • Represent the organization in the medical and business communities and before the public in a professional manner.
  • Essential physical and mental skills include:
    • Ability to communicate via telephone, computer, or other communication devices.
    • Ability to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
    • Ability to work regular scheduled hours.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.