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Outpatient Adult Psychiatrist - Forensic Assertive Community Treatment
Clinical-emphasis jobs or < .2 FTE for teaching/supervising (requires fee)
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
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 (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment) team located in a new outpatient clinic space on the campus of Valleywise Health - Maryvale Behavioral Health Center, co-located with an inpatient psychiatric hospital and an emergency department, in Phoenix, AZ. ACT provides a full range of services to people with the serious mental illness (SMI) insurance benefit. FACT teams offer complete, community‑based treatment to people who also have justice-involvement, working closely with justice systems to support recovery.
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
- Team/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
Contact Information:
Human Resources
Provider Recruiting
practice@dmgaz.org
2929 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-470-5000
