LocumJobsNetwork is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Arizona!
About The Position
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, beginning Nov 24, 2025. This opportunity offers 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, involving direct patient care and a wide range of mental health services within a correctional facility setting.
Job Details
- Location : Arizona
- Start Date : Nov 24, 2025
- LOA : 30 days
- Provider Type Needed : Psychiatrist
- Schedule : 8-hour days, 5x per week
Responsibilities and Duties
Report to the assigned facility at designated times to provide direct patient care and associated clinical dutiesParticipate in civil commitment proceedings and assess DSM diagnoses as appropriatePrescribe and monitor psychotropic medicationsDeliver professional services including counseling, disease process management, ordering and reviewing laboratory workSupervise and mentor facility-based mental health staffAssess mental health service needs, collect data, and prepare related reportsRecommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness for mental health servicesAccept on-call responsibilities as neededProvide individual, group, and family counseling to inmates / residents and their familiesAssist in developing and implementing therapeutic programs for assigned inmates / residentsPrepare progress and discharge planning reports; make case presentations as requiredServe as a liaison for group counseling, volunteer activities, and events promoting mental health servicesSupervise inmates / residents within the facility and during community activities, promoting positive relations and use of community servicesMaintain confidentiality of inmate / resident records and audit documentation for accuracyCoordinate professional services provided by contract personnel, as applicablePrepare and maintain a variety of narrative, statistical, and operational records and reportsAttend required staff and group meetings to ensure effective program delivery and communicationApply established policies and independently exercise sound judgment in clinical and administrative dutiesRespond to lawsuits and attend court hearings as necessaryAdditional Information
Active Arizona license requiredUS Citizenship required for facility clearanceFacility clearance process takes approximately 3 weeksBenefits
Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :
Travel the United States and see new places.Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.Set your own schedule.Earn more money than permanent providers.Experience new practice settings.Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.Join the Wellhart team!