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New Search| Job Category: | Psychiatric Services |
| Reference #: | Req #: 49229 |
| Job Title: | Psychiatrist Supervisor |
| Hiring Organization: | Arizona Department of Corrections |
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| Closing Date: | 2009-12-15 |
| Job Location: | Arizona |
| Description: | PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES ARIZONA STATE PRISON COMPLEX-Phoenix PHOENIX, ARIZONA POSITION #: ADC00B937AHO UNCOVERED POSITION: THIS POSITION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL RULES OF ARIZONA STATE SERVICE. NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This position will be responsible for providing general psychiatric care at the institution; evaluating and treating urgent psychiatric problems; managing and directing a team of mental health professionals; obtaining patient history and reviewing physical to determine appropriate treatment plan for patient's complaint; making diagnosis and recommendation for treatment; writing prescriptions and completing x-rays and lab forms as required; documenting encounters in medical records; providing clinical and administrative performance evaluations; assigning psychiatric staff to clinical schedule; participating in peer chart reviews for psychiatrist supervisors; scheduling and presiding over psychotropic medication review board hearings; attending required training; representing the psychiatry unit at intuitional meetings; participating in clinical staff meetings with mental health treatment team; providing direction and assistance to health services staff; and performing other duties appropriate to the assignment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): KNOWLEDGE: Of advanced nature and causes of mental illness; evaluation and measurement instruments and techniques; current medications and treatment regimens for psychiatric disorders; interdisciplinary team operations; and supervisory techniques and management methods. SKILL: In providing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services to inmates with both acute and chronic psychiatric conditions; making appropriate referrals to outside specialists or hospitals; working within a multidiscipline mental health treatment team; oral and written communication; time management; and decision making; problem solving; and interpersonal relations. ABILITY: To work in a prison environment; establish solid working relationships; process data; use personal computers and software; process data; learn and adhere to policies and procedures; and provide quality psychiatric care. SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR: Must possess a doctoral degree in psychiatry appropriate to the area of assignment from an accredited college or university; AND two years of post-doctorate experience appropriate to the area of assignment; AND be licensed as a Psychiatrist in the State of Arizona, applicant must provide license number on resume and a copy at time of interview. PREFERRED CANDIDATE: Will possess experience providing mental health services in a correctional setting and/or previous experience with the Arizona Department of Corrections. Employment is contingent on the successful applicant passing a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test. Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Comprehensive benefits package includes 12 days sick leave, 21 days vacation, and 10 holidays per year; health and dental insurance; retirement plan; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits include short-term disability, deferred compensation, and supplemental life insurance. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 771-2100. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. |
| Special Instructions: | Apply at www.azstatejobs.gov |
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Evelyn Garcia Employment Recruiter 1831 W. Jefferson Ave Phoenix , Arizona United States 602-771-2100 Click to email |
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