Psychiatrist/MD COE (FT)

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care & Clinical Leadership:
• Serves as the attending psychiatrist for a half of individuals admitted under COE, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, crisis interventions, risk assessments, and discharge planning across medical, psychological, and social domains
• Performs Court Ordered Evaluations (COEs) and associated affidavits ; provides testimony in court as required . Completes Affidavits for CRC as needed
• Oversees care delivered by psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including daily case staffing and direct patient evaluation as needed
• Leads daily interdisciplinary team rounds (Monday-Friday) to ensure coordinated, high-quality care delivery
• Guides treatment planning, collaborates with internal and external providers, and ensures alignment with crisis care best practices
• Coordinates with legal systems, community partners, and outpatient providers to ensure appropriate handling of involuntary patients and continuity of care
• Serves as escalation point for complex clinical cases and after-hours concerns requiring medical leadership
• Partners closely with the COE Program Manager to ensure efficient and effective unit operations
• Operational Excellence & Program Oversight:
• Drives standardization of clinical workflows, ensuring consistency in care delivery, documentation, and treatment planning
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, reducing variation and improving clinical outcomes across the COE program
• Monitors KPIs and operational metrics to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Staff Development & Supervision:
• Provides structured supervision and mentorship to psychiatric NPs and PAs, including regular 1:1 meetings, chart reviews, and performance feedback
• Tailors development plans based on experience level and individual performance needs
• Supports clinical competency development through targeted education and coaching
• Medical Education:
• Serves as supervising attending for medical students and residents rotating through the COE unit
• Directs clinical education experiences and completes required evaluations
• Contributes to development and delivery of didactic content for clinical staff and provider meetings
• Medical Staff Leadership:
• Participates in inpatient committees, peer reviews, and medical staff meetings
• Collaborates with medical leadership on strategic initiatives and clinical standards
• Provides coverage for the UPC Medical Director as needed

Requirements

• Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• At least 4 years of post-doctoral experience, to include approved psychiatric residency training programs, in the delivery of mental health treatment of adults, children and/or adolescents.
• Licensed by the State of Arizona
• Eligible for Board Certification.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• At least 2 years' experience providing behavioral health services to adults over the age of 65, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic viol

Benefits

Additional Information

We're not just behavioral health people-we're crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we've delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

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