Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Medstaff National Medical Staffing summary :

Medstaff is seeking a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician for long-term coverage at a federal detention center in Arizona. The role involves evaluating and treating psychiatric patients in a detention setting, providing comprehensive mental health care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have an unrestricted Arizona license, BLS certification, and preferably possess experience in a correctional environment.

Medstaff is assisting with long term Psychiatry coverage for Federal detention center located south of Phoenix, AZ.

• Looking for a physician that is board certified, or a recent grad ready to sit for the boards, in Psychiatry
• Requires unrestricted Arizona license, BLS and at least one year of psychiatry experience
• Experience in a detention / correctional or residential setting is preferred but not required
• Coverage is needed for Sun-Sat, days, nights, weekends and will have shared call
• Flexibility would be great - let us know your preferences
• Bi-Lingual is a plus, but not a requirement
• Duties include but are not limited to evaluation, formulation of diagnoses and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs
• Includes, family units, urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Also gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy
• Start date is based on time for interview, site visit, acceptance, credentialing and security clearance. Will be a commitment through September 2025, with possibility for long term extensions.
• Health and dental benefits are offered

For more information, please call or text Laurie Vibberts at

Keywords :

Psychiatrist, Mental Health Physician, Psychiatry Coverage, Federal Detention, Psychiatric Care, Bilingual Physician, Interdisciplinary Team, Emergency Mental Health, Treatment and Evaluation, Long-term Psychiatry