Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatrist | Tucson, Arizona | Employed W-2 + Benefits | No Call Required

This Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatrist | Tucson, Arizona | Employed W-2 + Benefits | No Call Required position at Palo Verde Behavioral Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at Palo Verde Behavioral Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health lists compensation for this physician position at $330k to $350k annually.

This is approximately 13% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Key skills and qualifications: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Care, Substance-use Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will provide inpatient care for adolescents aged 12-17, managing an average caseload of 15 patient encounters per day. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations and participating in a weekend rounding rotation.

Benefits package: Competitive base salary range: $330,000-$350,000, Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available, Bonus: Additional earnings through potential via Productivity Bonus and additional weekend coverage and evening call, Robust Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ST/LT Disability, and more, Paid-Time Off: 26 days per year, CME Package: 5 paid CME days per year + reimbursement for related expenses, Licenses & Dues reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.