Physician

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

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