Psychiatrist (Adult) / Consult Liaison

Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, Adult

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The Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, Adult delivers high quality and timely psychiatric care to patients within the hospital setting, including MultiCare Health System Emergency Department(s) and hospital unit(s) as needed, in compliance with all practice/agency standards, regulations, contracts and laws.

Responsibilities In The Hospital Setting (Inpatient Units):

Conduct psychiatric evaluations for medically ill inpatients referred for mental health concerns (e.g., Assess capacity for medical decision-making and determine whether patients can consent to or refuse treatment.

Evaluate and manage suicide risk and other safety concerns in hospitalized patients.

Provide psychiatric input on complex cases, including those with comorbid substance use, somatoform disorders, or functional neurological disorders.

Support treatment adherence by addressing psychiatric or behavioral barriers.

Recommend and initiate psychotropic medications in medically ill patients, considering interactions and medical comorbidities.

internal medicine, surgery, oncology) to develop integrated care plans.

Facilitate psychiatric transfer when appropriate or advise on outpatient follow-up care.

Educate hospital staff on psychiatric issues, including delirium prevention and management, de-escalation techniques, and mental status changes.

Responsibilities In The Emergency Department Setting:

Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations for patients presenting with acute mental health crises.

Differentiate medical vs. psychiatric causes of altered mental status (e.g., Coordinate with emergency medicine providers for triage and stabilization of psychiatric emergencies.

Arrange for psychiatric hospitalization or outpatient follow-up depending on clinical needs and resources.

Support staff and family members during mental health crises or complex behavioral presentations.

Identify and manage substance intoxication or withdrawal, often in collaboration with medical teams.

Document legal determinations, such as involuntary holds or court-mandated assessments, as per local laws.

Promote trauma-informed care practices within the ED for patients with psychiatric disorders.

Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program

Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician

Board certification in psychiatry required

Board certification in consult-liaison psychiatry sub-specialty preferred

Experience in hospital based psychiatric practice required

Credentialed to practice within MultiCare Health System facilities

Rooted in the local community

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and support

Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare's Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.