Staff Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Psychiatrist (Psychiatric Emergency Services - PES)

• Coverage: Overnight shifts (6:00 PM–9:00 AM PT and 11:00 PM–9:00 AM PT), rotating schedule

• Frequency: 9 shifts every 4 weeks

• Patient volume: Average daily census 25–30 patients

Description

Provide overnight psychiatric emergency coverage in a Psychiatric Emergency Services setting. Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with acute mental health needs, and support multidisciplinary staff through consultation. Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs

• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

• Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team

• Provide clinical consultation, training, and support to nursing and clinical staff on psychiatric and medical issues

• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record

• Participate in team discussions and care coordination within the PES environment

Benefits

• Overnight coverage schedule with rotating shifts

• Opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team providing urgent psychiatric care