Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Board-Certified)
Location: Phoenix Metro Area, Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13–30 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day or Night Shift | 36–40 Hours per Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes (Within 50 Miles)
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $50.00–$62.00/hr, Based on Experience
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in children and adolescents. The role involves providing evidence-based psychiatric care and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals to support patients' emotional and behavioral well-being.
Required Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
Active board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Active Arizona medical license or ability to meet licensing requirements before starting.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience treating children and adolescents with mental health conditions.
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assess mental health needs.
Diagnose and treat psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate.
Provide psychotherapy or other appropriate psychiatric interventions.
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Assess patient safety risks and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies.
Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment documentation.
Follow professional ethics, patient confidentiality requirements, and applicable clinical guidelines.