Staff Psychiatrist - EmPATH (Crisis Stabilization) Unit
Traditions Behavioral Health
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist – EmPATH (Crisis Stabilization Unit)
Location: Chula Vista, California
A leading hospital-based behavioral health program is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to provide coverage in an EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit . This role focuses on crisis stabilization, rapid assessment, and short-term treatment in a highly collaborative, patient-centered environment.
About the OrganizationThis established healthcare system is recognized for its person-centered approach to care , delivering comprehensive services across a wide range of specialties. The medical center serves a diverse community and offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality, compassion, and innovation in patient care.
Facility Details- Hospital-based EmPATH (Crisis Stabilization) Unit
- 6-chair unit with 7-day coverage
- Located adjacent to the Emergency Department
- Patients are medically cleared prior to admission
- EMR: EPIC and SmartCare
- 24/7 staffing by trained behavioral health caregivers
- Designed therapeutic environment with calming features
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and crisis stabilization in the EmPATH unit
- Manage acute psychiatric presentations in a fast-paced setting
- Conduct consults for ED, SNF, and inpatient units with behavioral health needs
- Perform approximately 1–3 SNF consults per week (avg. 2)
- Develop and implement short-term treatment and stabilization plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ED staff, nurses, and case managers
- Participate in care coordination and disposition planning
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC/SmartCare
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and best practices in crisis care
- Weekend and vacation coverage
- 8-hour shifts
- Coverage needed 7 days per week
- No call required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA license required
- Experience in emergency, inpatient, or crisis stabilization settings preferred
- Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
- Ability to manage acute psychiatric conditions in a fast-paced environment
- Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Efficient documentation and time management
- Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
- $210/hour (W-2)
- Attractive 401(k) with competitive company match
- Work in a modern EmPATH model focused on rapid stabilization and reduced ED boarding
- Collaborative, team-based environment
- Flexible coverage schedule (weekends + vacation coverage)
- Located in San Diego County (Chula Vista)
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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