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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist EMPACT

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.Tempe, AZ, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are :

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO / AA Employer.

What you’ll do :

This is a great opportunity for a Full Time Psychiatrist to join out team and provide services to high needs children. Under medical direction, the Psychiatrist performs specialized duties in clinical settings or off-site; performs mental health assessments; manages the care of patients within the field of psychiatric mental health; provides health education to these patients, specific to the needs of the older adult mentally ill. Works in a collaborative strength based, family centered service planning team environment. Performs clinically sound interventions to support client problem resolution; provides appropriate customer service; maintains appropriate, organized documentation; attends Team Meetings as available, provides clinical consultation and serves as a source for information and referral.

  • Performance incentives available for this position.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations including medical histories. Evaluates complaints of an acute and chronic nature. Formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with common mental health problems.
  • Provide medication, medication monitoring, medication education, crisis response, direct mental health services, and medical record documentation, as required.
  • Develop working relationships with primary care clinics and coordinates care with PCP's and other professionals as indicated.
  • Provide support, psychotherapy and supportive counseling for clients in regards to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well-being.
  • Collaborate with other professionals for less common and more complicated mental health problems.
  • Provide health education to clients, caregivers and family, as well as staff.
  • Monitor changes of clients with persistent mental illness.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities :

  • Attend scheduled departmental meetings to maintain connection with other members of the department and to learn of changes within the agency and within the greater mental health community.
  • Participate in supporting the operations of the Agency's Quality Improvement Program as directed.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships and effective ongoing communication with all EMPACT-SPC staff, referring organizations, behavioral health clients, parole officers, case managers, service coordinators and school personnel.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisor in the development and implementation of paperwork procedures.
  • Participate in agency fund raising activities as requested by management.
  • What you’ll provide :

    Education / Licensure :

  • Must have completed either an allopathic or osteopathic medical school and have completed a psychiatry residency. If working with children, need to have completed a child psychiatry fellowship.
  • Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs; must be both privileged and credentialed by the ADHS and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA). Failure to meet these criteria at least two weeks prior to the start date may result in a delay in appointment or cancellation of employment offer. Once appointed, employees must retain these qualifications; failure to do so shall result in the termination of employment.
  • Verification of qualifying experience, education, and / or training is required at the time of filing. Candidates unable to do so may submit a letter requesting a waiver of this requirement indicating the reason(s) verification cannot be obtained. Failure to submit verification or request for waiver will result in application rejection.
  • Must possess valid Arizona Medical License. Board certification or board eligibility in the field of psychiatry required.
  • Experience :

  • One year experience as a psychiatrist, with experience in a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service, clinic or mental health center.
  • One year experience in a lead staff role.
  • One year experience with child, adolescent and / or adult mentally ill population in an outpatient setting.
  • Must have experience working with a diverse population.
  • Skills :

  • Knowledge of community based behavioral health services and understanding of Arizona vision and principals as outlined in the Jason K settlement.
  • Must have knowledge of spectrum of mental illnesses, DSM codes and descriptions, psychotropic medications and crisis intervention.
  • Oral and written fluency in Spanish preferred and knowledge of the customs and cultures of Hispanic communities.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, have ability to interact with the public and consumers with diplomacy and tact.
  • Must be able to work both independently and with a team, be able to identify priorities, stay organized and handle multiple tasks.
  • Must have fingerprint clearance card with ADHS children clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
  • Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
  • If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations / tickets is required.
  • What we’ll offer :

    (Full-time employees)

  • Generous PTO
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Medical plans (4 choices)
  • Dental plans (2 choices)
  • Vision plans (2 choices)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Retirement Allowance
  • Company paid Life / AD&D and Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Elder Care assistance
  • Pet Insurance and much more!
  • EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

    EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

    EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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