[Hiring] Behavioral Health Medical Provider- MD/DO Telehealth @Connections Health Solutions

Role Description

The Telehealth Psychiatrist is responsible for providing court ordered psychiatric evaluations of patients at the Crisis Response Center, in person or via telehealth. While uncommon, the Psychiatrist may be required to testify regarding their evaluation via videoconference at a COT hearing. Qualified candidates will be familiar with A.R.S. Title 36 as it pertains to COE/COT processes and procedures. The Psychiatrist will not direct, coordinate, or provide medical/clinical services to assigned patients within the facility. This provider will be able to perform evaluations as necessary for patients on the Observation or Inpatient Units, depending on the need of the facility.

• Complete court ordered psychiatric evaluations (COEs) as needed on the CRC Observation or Inpatient unit.
• Evaluations may take place in person or via telemedicine per the Psychiatrist’s availability.
• The court ordered psychiatric evaluation will provide a recommendation for or against placing the individual on COT, as well as a diagnosis or diagnoses, assessment, and treatment recommendations.
• The evaluation may also include assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, progress toward treatment goals, and discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral, and developmental aspects of the consumer’s care, treatment, and services.
• Review the health assessments completed by nursing staff.
• Obtain a past and current medical history and perform pertinent review of systems, as indicated, according to established guidelines.
• Initiate contact with the Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to professional standards and established guidelines.
• Initiate contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines.
• Review and utilize all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary staff to ensure each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient.
• Work closely with the COE Program Manager to ensure COE unit is operating optimally.
• Escalate complicated cases to CRC Medical Director or designee as clinically indicated, based on the Psychiatrist’s clinical judgment.
• Work with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary patients, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Court Ordered Evaluation and Treatment.
• Review information available in the EHR, which will include social, medical, and psychiatric history, test results, collateral information obtained by the treating team, and the petition for court-ordered evaluation.
• Utilize this information to help render an opinion as to whether the patient requires court-ordered treatment (COT) and include a summary of this information in the affidavit submitted to the court.
• The Psychiatrist may be called to testify in court following filing of the affidavit; testimony may take place in person, telephonically, or via audio-visual platform, based on the needs of the court.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• 4 years of post-doctoral experience, to include approved psychiatric residency training programs, in the delivery of mental health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Currently licensed by the State of Arizona.
• Board certified in Psychiatry.
• Familiar with A.R.S. Title 36 as it pertains to COE/COT processes and procedures.

Requirements

• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Benefits

• Full-time only: Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan.

Company Description

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.