Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Prescott, Arizona

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 3 months or greater

The Facility: Northern Arizona VA Health Care System - Medical Mobile Services
At the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, their team provides health care services to Veterans throughout all of northern Arizona, spanning 65,000 square miles. Now providing Medical Mobile services that travel to remote areas, the NAVHCS is now capable of bringing primary care, mental health, and specialty services to Veterans otherwise met with difficulties traveling to the larger VAMC facilities in several areas, including the Chinle VA Clinic, Kayenta VA Clinic, Page VA Clinic, Polacca/Hopi Clinic, and Tuba City VA Clinic.

Psychiatrist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric services under clinical and administrative direction.
• Conduct crisis interventions, face-to-face interviews, and mental health evaluations.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Document patient care and progress accurately.
• Prescribe medication and interpret laboratory results as needed.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.
• The Psychiatrist serves as psychiatrist-of-the-day for emergencies and follow-ups.
• Administer psychiatric treatment and maintain order within the facility.
• Wear personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Participate in committees and Quality Improvement Teams.
• Compile and analyze data for program requirements.

Psychiatrist - REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 12 months of recent experience in similar psychiatric services within the last 3 years, excluding internship.
• Shall have a current license to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All licenses held must be full and unrestricted and do not/have never had a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered, pending action, or denied upon application.
• Must be board certified/board eligible by the ABPN.
• Must have current ACLS and BLS certification or equivalent.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen