Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Staff Psychiatrist

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.

Job Description

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients presenting to Psychiatric Emergency Services.
• Support clinical staff through consultation and guidance related to psychiatric and medical issues.
• 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.

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

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.