Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Residential Treatment Facility Outside of Tucson, Arizona

Job description

About the facility

The facility is a specialized residential treatment center located approximately 30 minutes outside of Tucson, Arizona. This residential facility provides comprehensive psychiatric care for patients with an average length of stay of 25 days. The center focuses on treating general mental health disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders in a structured residential environment.

About the facility location

Just 30 minutes outside Tucson, this residential facility offers a peaceful desert setting with the convenience of being close to the city. Surrounded by scenic mountain views and wideopen Arizona skies, the location provides a calm and quiet environment ideal for focused care and recovery. Residents can enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape while still having easy access to Tucsons medical resources, local amenities, and community support. Its a comfortable blend of privacy, stability, and accessibilityan ideal place for individuals seeking a supportive residential setting just outside the city.

About the clinician's workday

This position involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care in a residential treatment setting with a 40-hour weekly commitment during day shift hours. The clinician will conduct daily psychiatric rounds, participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, perform psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care, manage patient medications, and deliver therapeutic interventions. Documentation of patient care and treatment plans is required, with no call responsibilities needed for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 6-7 patients per day
• Support staff: Treatment team members, nursing staff, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: General mental health disorders, eating disorders, SUD
• Average length of stay: 25 days