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Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Peoria, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/25/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Part Time

Beautiful desert sky and big city excitement, Phoenix has a lot of offer its visitors. This community mental health facility with multiple clinics around the Phoenix, AZ area is looking for psychiatrist on an ongoing basis. This is a state of the art facility that is current expanding their services, and is interested in bring in new mental health physicians to help their growing mental health population of patient. The facility is open to full and part time availability, with an average patient load of 15 patients per day. The physician will be assisted by nurses, therapist, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Client is interested in candidate with community mental health facility to develop an ongoing relationship for future assignments as well as their current needs. For more information please contact Staff Care.

A psychiatrist (locum tenens) is a mental health professional, who focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. After completing medical school, a psychiatrist must also complete a one year internship and three additional years of specialized training as a psychiatric resident. In the treatment of mental illness, a psychiatrist is licensed to prescribe medication. Some conditions requiring medication include; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. A psychiatrist evaluates patients with mental illness and, in cases where medication is subscribed, often practices medication management.

Required Qualifications
All candidates must be licensed in the state of Arizona, be willing to credential with Magellan, and have an AHCCCS number.

Preferred Qualifications
Any experience with ClaimTrack or experience with electronic medical records is a huge plus.

Facility Location
With its endless sunshine, spectacular desert landscape and eclectic mix of museums, culture, sport and outdoor adventures, Phoenix is a popular destination any time of the year. Whether shopping, dining, horseback riding or lounging at the pool, this thriving oasis offers an excellent quality of living and career-boosting assignments at its most prestigious facilities.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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