Psychiatry Physician

Staff Psychiatrist Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

Location:

Martinez, California A well-established behavioral health program in

Martinez, CA

is seeking a

Staff Psychiatrist

to provide overnight coverage in a

Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

setting. This position offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team providing urgent psychiatric evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Position Overview

The Staff Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients presenting to Psychiatric Emergency Services. This role also supports clinical staff through consultation and guidance related to psychiatric and medical issues. Schedule

Overnight coverage

6:00 PM 9:00 AM PT

(7 shifts)

11:00 PM 9:00 AM PT

(2 shifts)

Total: 9 shifts every 4 weeks

Rotating schedule

Patient Volume

Average daily census:

patients

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs

Diagnose and treat patients with

mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team

Provide

clinical consultation, training, and support

to nursing and clinical staff on psychiatric and medical-related issues

Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record

Participate in team discussions and care coordination within the PES environment

Qualifications

MD or DO

with completion of

Psychiatry residency

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active

California medical license

or ability to obtain

Experience in

emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis stabilization

preferred

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Skills & Competencies

Strong psychiatric diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Experience managing

acute psychiatric presentations

Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments

Commitment to patient safety and quality care

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