What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Psychiatrist / Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Pinon, AZ position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Physician Psychiatrist / Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
No of Positions or candidates required: 1
Specialty: Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Place of Work (City/State): Pinon Health Center, Pinon, Arizona
Start Date: 07/01/2026
Shift Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Regular hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- 40 hours per week
- Additional overtime hours may be required based on patient care needs
- Telehealth services may be arranged as needed
- Rotational coverage for Teen Clinic, Ambulatory Care Walk-in, and other CSU outpatient settings may be required
How many shifts needed per month: Approximately 20 shifts per month
License:
- Current, valid, unrestricted Physician Psychiatrist license in any U.S. State/Territory
- DEA License with Schedule II V authority
Certifications:
- BLS required
- ACLS and PALS highly recommended
- Board Certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required
Experience needed: Minimum 6 months of Psychiatry work experience after accredited residency training
Special Skills needed:
- Outpatient psychiatric care across all age groups
- Child and adolescent psychiatry experience preferred
- Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy management
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working with Native American populations preferred
- Ability to provide telehealth psychiatric services
- Experience in emergency psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention
Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
Responsibilities:
- Provide outpatient psychiatric services at Pinon Health Center Counseling Services and Outpatient Department
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions for patients ages 5 and older
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention
- Provide services in Ambulatory Care Walk-in and Teen Clinic as needed
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, social workers, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records documentation
- Participate in department meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement activities
- Provide referrals and coordinate specialized psychiatric care when necessary
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS, and IHS standards
- Participate in emergency response/code team activities when required
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.