Seeking an Inpatient Psychologist for a position at Behavioral Health Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. The population at our inpatient facilities consists primarily of individuals who are court-ordered for psychiatric evaluations and/or treatment. Most individuals have a serious mental illness and are in need of inpatient care.
- Candidates must have a degree in clinical psychology and be eligible for licensure in Arizona.
- The psychologist’s primary responsibilities will include psychological assessment of hospitalized inpatients (personality, cognitive, intellectual, and diagnostic testing) and behavior planning for inpatients who exhibit behavior considered dangerous to self or others.
- Other responsibilities will be determined, based on the applicant’s facility with psychological assessment, teaching experience, research, and interests.
- Candidates will enjoy working with staff and patients to solve behavioral challenges in the hospital setting. Important characteristics for applicants include a desire to work with the seriously mentally ill, a willingness to work in a consult position, autonomy, motivation, and flexibility.
- Psychiatry Department includes an accredited psychiatric residency training program and welcomes interested faculty to be involved in didactic instruction as well as supervision opportunities.
- Medical Center is an affiliated training site for medical students from the Creighton School of Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and staff participating in education of the students are eligible for faculty appointment to these medical schools.
Benefits:
Group offers an outstanding work environment, competitive compensation plan/benefits package, paid time off, CME allowance with paid time off and employer paid malpractice insurance.
The Community:
Nicknamed the "Valley of the Sun," the Greater Phoenix area sees more sunshine than nearly any other metro area in the country. That in and of itself can be enough to entice people to lay down roots here, but Arizona's capital also features a desirable combination of a thriving job market, a relatively low cost of living and plenty of ways to enjoy the nice weather.
Residents find plenty to do in the Phoenix area. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike trails in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, kayak or paddleboard on Tempe Town Lake or enjoy desert wildlife at the Desert Botanical Garden. Museums with themes ranging from Native American history to musical instruments to art to firefighting provide respite from the sun.
Cheering on Phoenix's professional sports teams, including the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks, the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, the NBA's Phoenix Suns, WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, is another favorite pastime. And each winter, golf enthusiasts descend on the area to watch the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
