Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Awards
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Christine Edberg

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Psychiatric professional with comprehensive experience in patient care and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective mental health solutions. Skilled in diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and crisis management. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Hospitalist

Banner Medical Group
Arizona
01.2009 - Current
  • Active Privileges with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Current Duties: Clinical: General Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Care with multidisciplinary model. Serving patients with affective spectrum issues; psychosis; autism; substance detoxification; eating disorders; PTSD, LGBTQ gender-affirming care, coordination of care with families, outpatient providers; interaction with Department of Children's Services (DCS) as indicated. Provision of 24/7 consultation to “Central Intake” Banner Medical Group Providers for triage of all potential admissions and discharges to Banner Facilities with admission orders and overnight follow up provided. Emergency room triage; Consult Liaison to pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, palliative care. Participant in: Physician Wellness Committee; Bioethics Conferences; Root Cause Analysis Committees.

Interim Medical Director

Behavioral Health BTMC
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Led multidisciplinary teams to integrate evidence-based practices into therapeutic approaches, improving service delivery.

Staff Psychiatrist

SouthWest Behavioral Health Services
Phoenix, AZ
05.2008 - 04.2009
  • Child, Adolescent and Adult Community Mental Health Clinic (CMHC)
  • Outpatient psychiatric care

General Psychiatrist

Value Options
Phoenix, AZ
05.2007 - 03.2008

CMHC with Serious Mental Illness

General psychiatric care with outreach services and comprehensive care for court- ordered patients

Child and Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist

Devereux Locum Tenens
Phoenix, AZ
01.2005 - 01.2006

outpatient mental health care for children and adolescents

Staff Psychiatrist

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Counseling and Consultation Center: clinical care, multidisciplinary staffing, supervision of psychologists; coordination of care with Student Disability Services as indicated

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Outpatient and inpatient: assistant professor: PBL for 3rd year medical students; clinical rotation mentorship for 3rd and 4th year medical students; 1:1 electives for local and national students with primary focus on suicide prevention for teens; clinical assistance with research 24/7 triage call for ED (all ages); clinical supervision: Tourette's Clinic, “ Infant and early childhood development clinic”. Private patients for psychotherapy

Consultant

Consultant: Services for Teens at Risk (STAR) Clinic
01.1996 - 01.1999

Multidisciplinary assessment and stabilization of Suicidal Teen at Risk (STAR)

Child, Adolescent and Adult Staff Psychiatrist

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1995 - 01.1996

Provided psychiatric assessments and management of both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric patients

Child, Adolescent and Adult Staff Psychiatrist

Health America
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1995 - 01.1996

Provided outpatient assessment and management of the general psychiatric population in the community

Education

Child Psychiatry Fellowship Completed - Child Psychiatry Fellowship

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
Rochester, MN
06-1995

Adult Psychiatry Residency PGY-III and IV

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
Rochester, MN
01-1993

General Psychiatry PGY-I and PGY-II

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington, D.C.
01-1991

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

University of South Florida College of Medicine
01-1989

Bachelor of Science - undefined

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
01-1984

Skills

  • Mental health evaluation
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Dual diagnosis treatment
  • Psychopharmacology expertise
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Behavioral health

Affiliations

  • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • American Psychiatric Association, 1989-present
  • Arizona Psychiatric Society

Certification

  • Active License to Practice Medicine in the state of Arizona, in good standing
  • Active DEA License to prescribe controlled substances, in good standing
  • Active License to provide buprenorphine treatment, in good standing

Awards

Commendations for Excellence in Teaching, Mayo Medical School, Bachelor of Science Degree received with "Great Distinction" McGill University, Montreal Quebec

Publications

  • Acetylcholine receptor Antibodies in Tardive Dyskinesia Edberg CE, Black J, Lennon V. American Journal of Psychiatry, 151:622-623, 1994
  • Patricide and Arson by a 12-year-old girl Edberg CE, Logan KM. Abstract and Oral Presentation, May 1994, American College of Forensic Psychiatry

Other

Co-chair, American Psychiatric Association, Primary Care Training and Evaluation of Psychiatric Problems, Paper Session. May, 1993

Timeline

Interim Medical Director

Behavioral Health BTMC
01.2012 - 01.2013

Psychiatric Hospitalist

Banner Medical Group
01.2009 - Current

Staff Psychiatrist

SouthWest Behavioral Health Services
05.2008 - 04.2009

General Psychiatrist

Value Options
05.2007 - 03.2008

Child and Adolescent Staff Psychiatrist

Devereux Locum Tenens
01.2005 - 01.2006

Staff Psychiatrist

Arizona State University
01.2001 - 01.2003

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
01.1996 - 01.1999

Consultant

Consultant: Services for Teens at Risk (STAR) Clinic
01.1996 - 01.1999

Child, Adolescent and Adult Staff Psychiatrist

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
01.1995 - 01.1996

Child, Adolescent and Adult Staff Psychiatrist

Health America
01.1995 - 01.1996

Doctor of Medicine - undefined

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - undefined

McGill University

Child Psychiatry Fellowship Completed - Child Psychiatry Fellowship

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine

Adult Psychiatry Residency PGY-III and IV

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine

General Psychiatry PGY-I and PGY-II

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Christine Edberg