Northern California, Psychiatric Hospitalist – Northern California (100 Miles from Sacramento)

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.

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