Seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist for inpatient position in Mesa, AZ

The patient population consists primarily of individuals who are court-ordered for psychiatric evaluations and/or treatment. Most individuals have a serious mental illness.

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. Applicants must have at least one year of experience in an inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates will have an assessment background with specific interest in assessment and the ability to communicate findings concisely via a written report and oral feedback. 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. This organization’s Psychiatry Department includes an accredited psychiatric residency training program and welcomes interested faculty to be involved in didactic instruction as well as supervision opportunities. This facility is an affiliated training site for medical students from local teaching institutions. Staff participating in education of the students are eligible for faculty appointment to these medical schools.

This is a not-for-profit faculty practice owned and operated by physicians representing all the major medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties.

This position includes an outstanding work environment, competitive compensation plan/benefits package, paid time off, CME allowance with paid time off and employer paid malpractice insurance.

For more information, please forward your CV to Rhonda@InSyncRecruiters.com or call 623-451-7474.