Psychiatrist – Consult/Liaison (Hospital-Based)
$200 to $230 hourly
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Psychiatrist – Consult/Liaison (Hospital-Based) Location: Santa Barbara, California A hospital-based program in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide consult/liaison psychiatric services for hospitalized patients. This opportunity supports inpatient medical teams by evaluating and managing patients experiencing psychiatric conditions during hospitalization. Position Overview The Psychiatrist will provide consultative psychiatric care for hospitalized patients and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams. The role focuses on evaluating psychiatric needs within the medical setting and supporting safe, coordinated patient care. Schedule - 7 days on / 7 days off - Day shift: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM - Overnight call: 5:30 PM – 7:30 AM - Overnight call approximately 2–3 times per week Key Responsibilities - Provide consult/liaison psychiatric services for hospitalized patients - Conduct psychiatric evaluations and recommend treatment plans for inpatients - Manage acute psychiatric conditions and perform risk assessments - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams - Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning - Document patient encounters, findings, and interventions in the electronic medical record - Communicate with families and outpatient providers to support continuity of care - Participate in shift handoffs and provide updates to incoming staff - Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Qualifications - MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Active California medical license or ability to obtain - Experience in consult/liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or hospital-based psychiatry preferred - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital environment Additional Information - Coverage role supporting a consult/liaison psychiatric service - Physicians may cover one rotation per month depending on availability - Opportunity to work within a collaborative hospital-based care team If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply through DocCafe to connect with our recruiting team. Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Provide consult/liaison psychiatric services for hospitalized patients Conduct psychiatric evaluations and recommend treatment plans for inpatients Manage acute psychiatric conditions and perform risk assessments Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning Document patient encounters, findings, and interventions in the electronic medical record Communicate with families and outpatient providers to support continuity of care Participate in shift handoffs and provide updates to incoming staff Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Qualifications: Qualifications MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active California medical license or ability to obtain Experience in consult/liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or hospital-based psychiatry preferred Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital environment Working Hours: Schedule 7 days on / 7 days off Day shift: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Overnight call: 5:30 PM – 7:30 AM Overnight call approximately 2–3 times per week Skills: Skills Psychiatric diagnostic assessment and treatment planning Consult/Liaison psychiatry in a hospital setting Management of acute psychiatric symptoms in medically complex patients Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention Collaboration with multidisciplinary medical teams Strong clinical decision-making in high-acuity environments Effective communication with patients, families, and care teams Documentation and EMR proficiency Knowledge of psychopharmacology and medication management Ability to manage competing priorities in a hospital setting Compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
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