Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Banner Health summary :

The position of Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Banner - University Medical Group involves providing outpatient clinical care while also engaging in medical education and leadership opportunities. Clinical psychiatrists will have the chance to mentor residents and students, participate in research, and develop educational programs, all within a supportive academic environment. This role emphasizes the dual commitment to patient care and the advancement of psychiatric education, contributing to the overall mission of improving mental health services.

Banner - University Medical Group , a Top 5 Large Health System and one of the country's premier non-profit healthcare networks, is actively interviewing Clinical Psychiatrists (outpatient) at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Opportunity exists for involvement in a wide range of clinical, leadership, and academic activities, including research, teaching, and mentoring medical students and residents. With thriving resident and fellowship training programs, an enthusiastic commitment to didactic teaching and educational programming is desired. The qualified physician hired will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona consistent with rank and credentials.

Minimum Requirements :

• Current Board Certification or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Experience and / or enthusiasm for working and teaching in an Academic Medicine setting
• Preparedness and potential for leadership component / responsibilities (Medical Director, Residency Leadership, Director for DEI and Community Engagement)
• Current Arizona licensure or submission for state licensure submitted at time of application

Location 1 : Banner Behavioral Health Pavilion , Banner University Medical Center South, 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ

Location 2 : Banner Whole Health Clinic , 535 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ

Our Practice :

Banner - University Medicine Behavioral Health Clinic provides superior psychiatric and behavioral healthcare for residents of Arizona and surrounding states. Our department of psychiatry strives to achieve four goals : 1) Provide the best care possible to our patients and their families today; 2) Prepare the next generation of resident physicians to provide better care in the future; 3) Produce the advancements in knowledge required to improve our ability to diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent mental illness, and 4) Engage with diverse stakeholders to assure we are meeting the needs of the communities we treat as we pursue social justice and health equity. Our hospital and clinics combines psychiatric and behavioral health services in one location for both inpatients and outpatients and includes both an emergency department dedicated to handling acute mentally ill patients and the Center for Interventional Psychiatry and Neurotherapeutics which offers ECT, rTMS, esketamine, and IV ketamine. Our behavioral health clinics provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services for adults and children, including consultations, evaluations, and treatments by psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and supervised trainees.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine seeks applicants to join the faculty in the role of Clinical Educator (MD or DO). This faculty appointment at the assistant or associate rank (in the educator scholar track) is for early to mid-career psychiatric physicians who are committed to launching a career in medical education. In addition to providing clinical care, 20% effort will be protected for up to three years to acquire and refine the skills necessary to become a leader in psychiatric education. Applications from those with interest in undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and cross-disciplinary and continuing medical education are all encouraged.

Applicants should be able to articulate a vision for their professional development and career as a clinician educator. The successful applicant will work closely with the department chair, vice chair for education, and colleagues in relevant educational units at the College of Medicine, Banner University Medical Center, and the University of Arizona, to accomplish mutually agreed upon, measurable milestones. The clinician educator faculty will be encouraged to apply for education leadership programs from AAMC, ADMSEP, or another related professional organization (participation fees paid for by the department) and pursue their own mentored program of educational programmatic development and / or educational scholarship. Clinical educator faculty will have a dedicated faculty mentor.

Banner Benefits :

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage - it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

Our Community :

The soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly neighborhoods, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. Tucson is designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of living to enjoy with those you love most!

We encourage you to apply here with your CV for consideration. Thank you!

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO / AA - M / W / D / V Employer.

Keywords :

Psychiatric Physician, Mental Health, Clinical Psychiatry, Medical Education, Faculty Appointment, Behavioral Health, Leadership in Psychiatry, Resident Training, Outpatient Care, Health Equity