Psychiatry Physician
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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 OverviewThe 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 AMOvernight call approximately 2 3 times per week
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
MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in PsychiatryActive 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
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
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