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PSYCHIATRIST In-Patient Weekends (Contract)

Universal Health Services logoUniversal Health Services~$150–$275/hrtypicalFAYETTEVILLE, ARContractPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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About the job

Responsibilities Springwoods Behavioral Health is seeking a Contract Weekend Psychiatrist to work with our In-Patient Services team. Springwoods offers a number of specialized behavioral health treatment programs for all patient types. Among these are programs for adolescents, adults, women and senior adults. In each treatment program, a multidisciplinary team of professionals - including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and therapists - develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient based on their particular needs and strengths. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for the medical and psychiatric aspects of admitting and treating of patients at Springwoods Behavioral Health. The staff psychiatrist is responsible for the initial and continued assessment of patients and for their treatment. The emphasis in this position is ensuring the existence of an up-to-date treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s psychiatric and medical condition and psychosocial background and making sure that treatment proceeds in an effective manner in accordance with the treatment plan. The work of the Staff Psychiatrist is evaluated by the Unit Medical Director on the basis of patients’ charts, progress of assigned patients, and statistical and anecdotal information. What do we value at Springwoods Behavioral Health & UHS. A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with SWBH is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry. Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency Licensure: Arkansas medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Springwoods Behavioral Health is seeking a Contract Weekend Psychiatrist to work with our In-Patient Services team. Springwoods offers a number of specialized behavioral health treatment programs for all patient types. Among these are programs for adolescents, adults, women and senior adults. In each treatment program, a multidisciplinary team of professionals - including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and therapists - develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient based on their particular needs and strengths. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for the medical and psychiatric aspects of admitting and treating of patients at Springwoods Behavioral Health. The staff psychiatrist is responsible for the initial and continued assessment of patients and for their treatment. The emphasis in this position is ensuring the existence of an up-to-date treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s psychiatric and medical condition and psychosocial background and making sure that treatment proceeds in an effective manner in accordance with the treatment plan. The work of the Staff Psychiatrist is evaluated by the Unit Medical Director on the basis of patients’ charts, progress of assigned patients, and statistical and anecdotal information. What do we value at Springwoods Behavioral Health & UHS. A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with SWBH is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry. Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency Licensure: Arkansas medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)

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