Psychiatrist
UHS
Summary
Palo Verde Behavioral Health (PVBH) is an 84-bed private psychiatric facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient psychiatric services through treatment programs tailored to patients' needs.
Job description
Job Description
- Oversee the quality of care delivered to patients.
- Assess clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborate with Intake/Admissions regarding potential admissions.
- Perform psychiatric assessments for individuals under care.
- Complete documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes.
- Provide individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed.
- Appropriately request consultations when indicated and provide psychiatric consultations when requested.
Patient Care
- Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals.
- Maintain regular communication with family members as appropriate.
- Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner.
- Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program.
- Educate all patients about ways to facilitate recovery.
- Follow safety practices as outlined in Palo Verde Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
- Follow the protocol and guidelines of the inpatient phase program and other formal treatment programs.
- Help patients benefit from their insurance by timely completion of all paperwork, returning phone calls, and actively participating in utilization management.
Medical Records
- Complete assessments and reports within specified time lines.
- Chart each relevant contact related to the patient on day of contact.
- Chart entries should record the patient's response to treatment, current mental status, progress in the program, and need for continued treatment if appropriate.
- Chart to specific treatment plan goals according to Palo Verde Behavioral Health guidelines.
- Ensure the treatment plan is completed and on the chart within the specified time frame.
- Complete a group therapy note for all patients in group therapy within specified time lines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school
- Completed residency in Psychiatry
- Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
- Board Certification Preferred
- Prior experience in a hospital based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred
- Must maintain active status with medical staff
- Maintain current professional license
- Where applicable, maintain current liability insurance
- Current Level One Arizona Fingerprint Card or Arizona Finger print application in progress
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Obtain Handle with Care Certification within 30 days of hire date
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Growth & Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.