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There are 2 rooms a physician should never enter, or even go near: the executioner’s chamber and the interrogator’s cell. I’m speaking figuratively, but I have very concrete circumstances in mind. Indeed, in recent years, psychiatrists have been drawn into controversies related to both these “rooms”-one involving the physician’s role in capital punishment cases; the other, in cases related to the interrogation of suspected terrorists.

Part-time Medical Director for mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles Portals Div. Must be a CA-licensed MD w/ Board cert in Psychiatry (ABPS or ABPN) w/ Board cert in adolescent or geriatric Psychiatry desirable. Requires basic computer typing skills, strong English skills. Spanish or Armenian or Farsi fluency a plus.

The University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry is recruiting adult psychiatrists to join a progressive and growing academic department located in the beautiful Southwest. These two new positions, in addition to recent hires, will support residency expansion and major new facilities opening in early 2011. Both positions below are located at the University Physicians Healthcare Hospital, which is a federally recognized underserved area. Candidates must have current credentials to practice medicine in the United States and be Board-certified or -eligible in Psychiatry.

Army personnel responsible for supervising the Army psychiatrist now accused of the November 5, 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Tex, may find themselves accused of failing to follow Army policies and regulations and taking appropriate actions.

Highly desirable Inpatient/Outpatient Community Mental Health opportunities for BE/BC Psychiatrist available in Northern Arizona’s beautiful White Mountain vacation area. Be part of a family friendly community with southwestern charm. Step into a hassle-free practice, where you see patients and we take care of the rest. Experience professional, supportive staff, a collegial environment, as well as comfortable work hours and life style. Modern, newly constructed inpatient psychiatric hospital offers a state of the art treatment environment. Arizona’s White Mountain area is renowned for mild summers and beautiful, snow-capped mountain winters, perfect for hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowboarding, and bird watching.