Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

The Division of Psychiatry at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full-time Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

In this role, you’ll join a dedicated team providing top‑tier care to patients and families, working 7 days on, followed by 7 days off – a balanced schedule that supports professional growth and personal well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Treatment Planning:
   • Develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and family involvement.
   • Address co‑occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
3. Intervention and Management:
   • Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute episodes.
   • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment as needed.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
   • 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.
   • 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.
5. Training and Education:
   • Provide mentorship or supervision to fellows, residents, and medical students.
   • Participate in continuing education to stay current on pediatric psychiatry advancements.

Education & Licensure

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or eligibility to become certified).
• Valid state medical license to practice psychiatry.

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV to:
David Blaha
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
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