Outpatient Psychiatrist (F-ACT)

Outpatient Psychiatrist for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT) – Valleywise Health Care System

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP’s, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for an outpatient Attending Psychiatrist for our adult F-ACT team located in a new outpatient clinic space on the campus of Valleywise Behavioral & Mental Health Center – an inpatient psychiatric hospital with an emergency department, in Maryvale, AZ. ACT provides a full range of services to people with a serious mental illness (SMI) insurance benefit. ACT teams offer complete, community‑based treatment to people in the most difficult situations.

About the Role - This is a full-time position on a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented care team serving up to 100 patients, allowing for small caseloads and highly personalized treatment. The team is composed of:

• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Coordinator
• Two Nurses
• Medical Assistant
• Case Management Specialists
• Peer Support Specialist
• Education & Employment Specialist
• Substance Use Specialist
• Housing Specialist

Two Administrative Team Members

The collaborative structure and limited caseloads support individualized, patient-centered, and recovery-based services.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities - This role includes a faculty appointment (for eligible candidates) with both the Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

• Teaching is a strong and integral component of this position and includes:
• Supervision and education of PGY-3 and PGY-4 Adult Psychiatry Residents
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students

Active Involvement in an Academic Clinical Environment

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in combining clinical practice with medical education and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry, and must possess Arizona license prior to employment

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE

A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%

Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays

One week of CME paid time off with $4,000 allowance

Paid Sick Time

Employer Paid Malpractice Coverage and More

For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: practice@dmgaz.org

EOE