Behavioral Health Medical Provider- MD​/DO Telehealth - Tucson, AZ; PRN

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. 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.

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.

• Complete court ordered psychiatric evaluations (COEs) on the CRC Observation or Inpatient unit, in person or via telemedicine, and provide recommendations for or against placing the individual on COT.
• Review health assessments completed by nursing staff and obtain past and current medical history with pertinent review of systems.
• Initiate contact with Primary Care Physicians, Emergency Room clinicians, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Providers according to professional standards and established guidelines.
• Review and utilize all available documents from the crisis clinical team and collaborate with Interdisciplinary staff to ensure each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient.
• Work closely with the COE Program Manager to ensure the COE unit operates optimally.
• Escalate complicated cases to the CRC Medical Director or designee as clinically indicated.
• Work with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary patients, and coordinate with the legal system for Court Ordered Evaluation and Treatment.
• Utilize EHR information to render an opinion on whether the patient requires court‑ordered treatment and prepare an affidavit for the court.
• Possibly testify in court or at a COT hearing via teleconference.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• 4+ years of post‑doctoral experience, including approved psychiatric residency training, 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 ARS Title 36 regarding COE/COT processes and procedures.
• Fully vaccinated or exempt per company policy.
• Complete all credentialing requirements (NPI, Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, etc.).
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Additional preferred experience:

• Prior experience performing court‑ordered evaluations and treating court‑ordered patients.

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long‑Term Disability coverage paid by CHS.
• Voluntary Life insurance option.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with employer contribution of $1,000–$2,000.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• 401(k) 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.

• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Auto‑enrolled in the 401(k) plan after 90 days.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.