Psychiatrist- Inpatient Adult

About the role

Sierra Tucson, located in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an experienced Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist (M.D. or D.O.) to join its hospital-based psychiatric team. Since 1984, Sierra Tucson has been a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. As part of the Acadia Healthcare Network, the facility offers a broad continuum of care across 38 states.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients, including evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, medication management, hospitalization, and other evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure exceptional patient care.
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as corporate and facility policies.
• Review patient medical information to ensure stability and offer medical recommendations.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Treat or direct treatment using psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Review and complete medical information for individual care plans; document services timely.
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance, and billing per policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• One or more years of post‑graduate practice preferred.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions per state regulation.

Pay

$310,000 - $350,000, depending on experience and schedule.

Schedule

Full‑Time.