Psychiatrist

Posting Date

08/19/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$243,000 - $352,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

Make a lasting impact through meaningful psychiatric care. Maricopa County Correctional Health Services is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide critical mental health care to one of the most underserved populations in our community. For many individuals in the justice system, this may be their first opportunity to receive a proper diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing psychiatric support.

As a Psychiatrist, you will play a vital role in transforming lives by providing compassionate, evidence-based care to justice-involved individuals. You will collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated healthcare and address the complex behavioral health needs of patients navigating the correctional system.

In this role, you will lead psychopharmacological treatment and help expand access to psychiatric care for a population that is often overlooked within the field. This position offers flexible scheduling options, including the potential for four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, with start times based on business needs.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, their families, and the community, apply today!

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

CME stipend, professional licensing fees, and DEA registration coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with alternative work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years of experience in psychiatric evaluation and treatment

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD, DO)

Completed accredited Residency Program in Psychiatry

Current license as a Psychiatrist in the State of Arizona issued by the State of Arizona Medical Board

We Also Value

Experience working with incarcerated individuals

Experience working with mentally ill patients in an institutional environment

Clozapine REMS certified

Suboxone waiver

Job Contributions

Evaluate new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness

Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated

Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary

Documents evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements

Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment, including but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation, participating in the Psychiatric Medication Review Board, and ordering the administration of involuntary medications as indicated

Participates as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists the team in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans, and coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program

Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting

Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys

Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated

Working Conditions

Must be able to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks

Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays

Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius

Must be able to respond to emergencies

Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney

Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

CPR certification is required upon hire

Physician Dispensing Certificate Registration is required upon hire

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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