Psychiatrist - Outpatient in beautiful Tucson, Arizona - VA Medical Center!
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, Washington DC, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
Salary $250,000 – $300,000 • yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Hospital Outpatient
Location Tucson, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes
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Job Description

Last Update: 12/12/24

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for an out-patient behavioral health integrated psychiatrist.

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Medical students, residents, and fellows train at our facility. The selected candidate must also be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona.
It offers a beautiful 150-acre campus with a full range of medical and mental health services for Veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation program, intensive outpatient programs, homeless programs, and more. Tucson is a great place to live for families, people who enjoy outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, running, etc.) and those who enjoy rich culture and an affiliation with a world class University. Tucson truly is a city with a friendly, small-town feel.

Job Responsibilities

As a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) psychiatrist at the SAVAHCS you will provide outpatient care to Veterans with mental health disorders as part of an integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and clinical pharmacists. Our psychiatrists have an assigned Care Coordinator who triages walk-in patients, answers patient phone calls, and serves as a physician extender as appropriate. Intakes are scheduled for 90 minutes, follow ups are 30 minutes. Part-time psychiatrists’ positions will be scheduled for 15 clinical hours per week.

This position is in partnership with Banner UMC, 20 hours a week will be at SAVAHCS in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) and 20 hours a week will be at Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) at the south campus and whole health clinic. Salary and benefits will be prorated based on a part-time schedule.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Must be board certified in psychiatry.
• Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Completion of Residency program in Psychiatry

Preferred Requirements:
• Experience with adult outpatient psychiatry treating a variety of mental health issues.
• Experience working with Veterans and/or service members.

Working Hours

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills

Preferred Requirements:
• Experience with adult outpatient psychiatry treating a variety of mental health issues.
• Experience working with Veterans and/or service members.
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