Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s top-ranked children’s hospital and is considered a regional hub throughout the Southwest. With 533 licensed beds and more than 1200 employed/affiliated physicians, we’re on the cusp of becoming one of the largest children’s health systems in the country. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, boasting 300+ sunny days per year as well as convenient access to ocean and mountain attractions.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Patient Assessment:
  • Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient unit.
  • Collaborate with medical, therapy, and nursing teams to review patient histories and conduct diagnostic assessments.
• Treatment Planning:
  • Develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and family involvement.
  • Address co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Intervention and Management:
  • Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute episodes.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment as needed.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
  • Work closely with mental health therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.
  • Participate in case reviews and team meetings to ensure cohesive treatment planning.
• Family Support:
  • Communicate with families to educate them on the child’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Offer guidance on how families can support recovery and well-being.

Training and Education:

• Provide mentorship or supervision to fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on pediatric psychiatry advancements.

About Us: Phoenix Children’s 

Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s top-ranked children’s hospital and is considered a regional hub throughout the Southwest. With 533 licensed beds and more than 1200 employed/affiliated physicians, we’re on the cusp of becoming one of the largest children’s health systems in the country. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, boasting 300+ sunny days per year as well as convenient access to ocean and mountain attractions.

Become a member of the Phoenix Children’s team and change lives for the better. You’ll see the impact of your work on patients, families, and the community where you live and practice.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter to:

David Blaha

Physician Talent Acquisition Partner

dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com

(O) 602.933.1107 (C) 440.223.5256

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About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their fam...ilies. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region.

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