Adult Psychiatrist (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry)

Quick Facts

Adult Psychiatrist (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry) for an acute care hospital on a predictable 7-on/7-off schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, no overnight call, onsite position. Compensation: $210–$235/hour. Coverage begins July 20, 2026 (~32 hours/week, includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch).

Description

Provide hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry coverage primarily for an emergency psychiatric assessment and stabilization unit, with additional inpatient, Emergency Department, and skilled nursing facility (SNF) behavioral health consults. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver adult psychiatric care, treatment planning, and disposition recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry services in an acute care hospital.
• Evaluate and treat patients in an emergency psychiatric assessment and stabilization unit.
• Perform psychiatric consultations for hospitalized adult patients with behavioral health needs.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department as requested.
• Provide behavioral health consultations for skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in treatment planning and provide disposition recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Hospital-based Consultation-Liaison experience preferred; adult inpatient and/or Consultation-Liaison experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team.
• Comfort managing a broad range of adult psychiatric conditions in an acute care setting.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Predictable 7 days on / 7 days off schedule with excellent work-life balance.
• No overnight call.
• Competitive compensation: $210–$235/hour.
• Onsite hospital-based role with daytime hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM).