Psychiatrist-Southwest Autism Center of Excellence

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated, experienced and compassionate Psychiatrist who can help us fulfill our mission : Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for individuals across the lifespan.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families, we invite you to apply and join our Autism team!

Job Preview at a Glance :

The Psychiatrist specializes in diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other behavioral health related needs, serving the child and adult population.

Location and Schedule : This is a Monday-Friday in-office position, working out of the Metro and Mesa Outpatient services.

Responsibilities :

• Diagnosis & Assessment :
• Conduct thorough evaluations to diagnose autism and related disorders using standardized tools and interviews.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather information and insights from parents, teachers, behavioral health professionals, and other caregivers.
• Treatment Planning :
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings.
• Recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions, including medication management and behavioral therapies.
• Patient Care :
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up care for patients with autism and other related behavioral health needs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Education & Advocacy :
• Educate patients and families about autism and available resources.
• Advocate for patients’ needs within the healthcare system and community.
• Collaboration :
• Work closely with Psychologists, MA's, Therapists, BCBA's, and group homes.
• Participate in case conferences and share insights to enhance patient care.

Qualifications :

• Requires Arizona License to practice Medicine (M.D. / D.O.) Boarded or Board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning, and utilization of psychotropic medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations and best practices.
• Three years’ experience in the supervision of medical clinicians in the delivery of mental health services to children / adolescents / adults in the Public Behavioral Health system preferred.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Additional Eligibility Requirements :

• Prior experience in diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorder preferred.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and interventions for ASD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Benefits :

5 weeks of PTO your 1

year of employment, with increased accruals after 5 and 10 years of service!

• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term / long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness, and much more!

About SB&H :

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties.

We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values, and services please review our website at https : / / www.sbhservices.org /

Mission and Values :

Our teams are working hard to ensure our Mission and Values are continuously modeled throughout our organization and in all of our daily interactions.

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Quality
• Empowerment
• Innovation
• Trust

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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