Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrist for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT)

Outpatient Psychiatrist for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT) – Valleywise Health Care System

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP’s, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for an outpatient Attending Psychiatrist for our adult F-ACT team located in a new outpatient clinic space on the campus of Valleywise Behavioral & Mental Health Center – an inpatient psychiatric hospital with an emergency department, in Maryvale, AZ. ACT provides a full range of services to people with a serious mental illness (SMI) insurance benefit. ACT teams offer complete, community?based treatment to people in the most difficult situations.

About the Role

This is a full-time position on a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented care team serving up to 100 patients, allowing for small caseloads and highly personalized treatment. The team is composed of:

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• Psychiatrist
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• Clinical Coordinator
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• Two Nurses
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• Medical Assistant
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• Case Management Specialists
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• Peer Support Specialist
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• Education & Employment Specialist
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• Substance Use Specialist
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• Housing Specialist
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• Two Administrative Team Members
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The collaborative structure and limited caseloads support individualized, patient-centered, and recovery-based services.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

This role includes a faculty appointment (for eligible candidates) with both the Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Teaching is a strong and integral component of this position and includes:

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• Supervision and education of PGY-3 and PGY-4 Adult Psychiatry Residents
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• Teaching and mentorship of medical students
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• Active involvement in an academic clinical environment
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This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in combining clinical practice with medical education and academic engagement.

Qualifications

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• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
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• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry, and must possess Arizona license prior to employment
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DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

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• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE
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• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
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• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
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• One week of CME paid time off with $4,000 allowance
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• Paid Sick Time
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• Employer paid malpractice coverage
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• and more
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For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: [email protected]

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