Psychiatrist

The Inpatient Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, consultation, and treatment recommendations for patients admitted to medical and surgical units. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams, this role supports the identification and management of behavioral health needs, promotes integrated patient care, and helps optimize clinical outcomes across the hospital setting.In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position will play a key role in supporting psychiatric education and physician development through participation in the Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program, including the clinical supervision and training of residents as part of an eight-resident psychiatry residency program launching in July 2027.The Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program at Deaconess Health System is a newly accredited residency program that offers a unique opportunity to join and help shape a growing training program in its formative stages. Faculty will play an integral role in educating residents across the full spectrum of psychiatric care, serving diverse patient populations from adolescence through geriatrics.In collaboration with the Program Director, faculty will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of key program components, including the didactic curriculum, continuity clinic experiences, and other educational initiatives. Core faculty members will also receive protected time to design and deliver educational content, supported by resources from the Mary O'Daniel Stone and Bill Stone Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.This position is ideal for physicians who are passionate about medical education, mentorship, and helping to build an innovative residency program that will train the next generation of psychiatrists.Key Responsibilities:Conduct psychiatric consultations and assessments for hospitalized patients (at Deaconess Midtown & Gateway Hospitals). Work with established PMHNPs in the program and other Psychiatrists who will help to provide cross coverage as needed.Develop treatment recommendations and coordinate behavioral health interventions.Collaborate with medical, surgical, and specialty teams to support whole-person care.Assist with complex behavioral health cases, capacity evaluations, and care transitions.Participate in quality improvement, education, and clinical excellence initiatives.Weeknight coverage: Approximately nine nights/quarter.Weekend coverage: Approximately three weekends/quarter.Compensation & Benefits:$322,000 salary + opportunity for annual incentive bonus$75,000 sign on bonusRelocation up to $15,000Comprehensive benefits package and CME allowanceFully implemented EMR (Epic) integrated with Deaconess Health Systems.This role is ideal for a psychiatrist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to advancing integrated behavioral health care within an acute care setting.Job SummaryRequisition Number: INPAT Job Category: PhysicianSchedule: Full-Time