Northern California, Psychiatric Hospitalist – Northern California (100 Miles from Sacramento)
Northern California, Psychiatric Hospitalist – Northern California (100 Miles from Sacramento)
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We are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Psychiatry Physician to provide comprehensive psychiatric consultation and liaison services for the emergency department and inpatient units, as well as manage patients in the Behavioral Intervention Support Program (BISP). This role includes 24?hour coverage to ensure continuous, high?quality patient care within a hospital-based 7?on/7?off model (with some scheduling flexibility).
Position Overview
Inpatient psychiatry position with a mix of:
Emergency department and inpatient psychiatric consultations (adult and adolescent)
Consultation?liaison work with medical and surgical services
Ongoing management of patients in a Behavioral Intervention Support Program (BISP)
8 - Bed Inpatient Adult Unit
24?hour coverage within a hospital?based 7?on/7?off schedule (with some flexibility)
Adolescents: Very low volume and those patients are transferred out
Key Clinical Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments in the ED and on inpatient units
Formulate diagnoses and evidence?based treatment plans for acute presentations
Provide consult?liaison support for medically complex patients with psychiatric needs
Manage BISP patients, including individualized care plans, monitoring, and adjustments
Participate in crisis evaluations and emergency consultations as needed
Collaborate closely with nursing, social work, therapy, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated care
Academic & Program Involvement
Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and medical students
Serve as an advisor/mentor to assigned residents each academic year
Contribute to resident evaluation, scheduling, and other program duties
Deliver didactic lectures and participate in faculty development activities
Engage in rounds, case conferences, journal clubs, and regular faculty meetings
Take part in residency recruitment, including interview days and ranking/scoring discussions
Leadership
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatry service
Help refine protocols and best practices for inpatient and consult?liaison care
Qualifications
MD or DO, Psychiatry trained
Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
Eligible for an unrestricted state medical license
Prior inpatient and/or consult?liaison psychiatry experience preferred
Strong diagnostic and treatment skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset
Lifestyle Information:
Live in a beautiful family-oriented area
Affordable cost of living
300 days of sunshine annually
Outdoor amenities: Bidwell Park (3,600+ acres), hiking, biking, horseback riding
Thriving downtown: local restaurants, boutiques, concerts, farmers markets
Top-rated schools: public, charter, and private options
Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Mt. Shasta, San Francisco, and the coast
1.5 hours from Sacramento
3 hours from San Francisco
Access to an international airport
RecruitWell's Core Values:
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness
Northern California, Psychiatric Hospitalist – Northern California (100 Miles from Sacramento)
Do you know someone who may be a great fit for this position? Ask about our generous referral fees!
We are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Psychiatry Physician to provide comprehensive psychiatric consultation and liaison services for the emergency department and inpatient units, as well as manage patients in the Behavioral Intervention Support Program (BISP). This role includes 24?hour coverage to ensure continuous, high?quality patient care within a hospital-based 7?on/7?off model (with some scheduling flexibility).
Position Overview
Inpatient psychiatry position with a mix of:
Emergency department and inpatient psychiatric consultations (adult and adolescent)
Consultation?liaison work with medical and surgical services
Ongoing management of patients in a Behavioral Intervention Support Program (BISP)
8 - Bed Inpatient Adult Unit
24?hour coverage within a hospital?based 7?on/7?off schedule (with some flexibility)
Adolescents: Very low volume and those patients are transferred out
Key Clinical Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments in the ED and on inpatient units
Formulate diagnoses and evidence?based treatment plans for acute presentations
Provide consult?liaison support for medically complex patients with psychiatric needs
Manage BISP patients, including individualized care plans, monitoring, and adjustments
Participate in crisis evaluations and emergency consultations as needed
Collaborate closely with nursing, social work, therapy, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated care
Academic & Program Involvement
Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and medical students
Serve as an advisor/mentor to assigned residents each academic year
Contribute to resident evaluation, scheduling, and other program duties
Deliver didactic lectures and participate in faculty development activities
Engage in rounds, case conferences, journal clubs, and regular faculty meetings
Take part in residency recruitment, including interview days and ranking/scoring discussions
Leadership
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatry service
Help refine protocols and best practices for inpatient and consult?liaison care
Qualifications
MD or DO, Psychiatry trained
Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
Eligible for an unrestricted state medical license
Prior inpatient and/or consult?liaison psychiatry experience preferred
Strong diagnostic and treatment skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset
Lifestyle Information:
Live in a beautiful family-oriented area
Affordable cost of living
300 days of sunshine annually
Outdoor amenities: Bidwell Park (3,600+ acres), hiking, biking, horseback riding
Thriving downtown: local restaurants, boutiques, concerts, farmers markets
Top-rated schools: public, charter, and private options
Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Mt. Shasta, San Francisco, and the coast
1.5 hours from Sacramento
3 hours from San Francisco
Access to an international airport
RecruitWell's Core Values:
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness