Psychiatrist - IHCS - Eloy Arizona

Psychiatrist - IHCS

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VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist in Eloy, Arizona.

Job Description

• Provide direct care to patients within discipline scope of practice and perform functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and/or granted privileges.
• Provide treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Provide telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed.
• Work with the patient's local primary care provider (PCP) to coordinate care for any identified medical concerns.
• Use IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) software to examine and record the patient's plan of care.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions.
• Offer comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic treatment regarding the patient's mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment.
• Utilize evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and medication management.
• Perform various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, supportive individual and group psychotherapy, somatic therapies (including the use of traditional and atypical drugs).
• Assure patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising treatment and services.
• Participate in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school.
• Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in psychiatry.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.
• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located.
• Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN).
• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Competitive pay packages at $160/hr plus 11 paid federal holidays ($166.40 blended rate).
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, dental, and vision.
• Federal contract provides $4.93/hr equivalent of benefits paid for employee.
• 401(k) with match.
• Robust referral bonus program.
• 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable.

Community Overview

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff, and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.