Consult Liaison Psychiatrist | Coon Rapids, MN

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 340,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

401(k) plan with employer match

CME allowance and technology stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allina Health seeks a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to join our inpatient consult-liaison team, providing psychiatric care to medically complex adults across our hospital network. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, offer diagnostic clarification, and support transitions of care in a large integrated system.

The role includes involvement in telepsychiatry, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, with an on-site schedule at Mercy Hospital campuses in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
• ACGME or AOA psychiatry residency training completed.
• Consult liaison psychiatry fellowship preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultations and follow-up care for adult inpatients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, and care teams to develop treatment plans.
• Assess delirium, agitation, mood disorders, suicidality, and substance-related concerns.
• Conduct capacity evaluations and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Participate in telepsychiatry services and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship with learners and clinical staff.
• Contribute to care pathway development to improve outcomes.

Job description

Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Unity IP Mental Health MD's Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Other

Job Summary: Allina Health's Mental Health & Addiction service line is recruiting a collaborative Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to join our inpatient consult-liaison team. In this role you will provide consultative psychiatric care to medically complex patients, work closely with multidisciplinary medical teams, and help shape system-level approaches to behavioral health integration in acute care. We seek an energetic clinician committed to excellent patient care, teamwork, and teaching/quality improvement initiatives.

Key Position Details:

On site at Mercy Hospital, both campuses Monday through Friday daytime hours Call requirement.

Job Description:

As a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist at Allina Health, you will provide psychiatric consultation services to adult inpatients across our hospital network. Working closely with interdisciplinary care teams, you will assess and manage psychiatric conditions in medically complex patients, provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations, conduct capacity evaluations, and support safe transitions of care. This role offers opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, telepsychiatry services, and teaching activities within a large integrated health system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric consultations and follow-up care for adult inpatients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, case management, and behavioral health teams to develop treatment plans.
• Assess and manage conditions such as delirium, agitation, mood disorders, suicidality, substance-related disorders, and medication-related concerns.
• Conduct capacity evaluations and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Participate in telepsychiatry services and consultation improvement initiatives as needed.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship opportunities with learners and clinical staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and care pathway development to enhance patient outcomes and care transitions.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training.
• Consult liaison psychiatry fellowship preferred but not required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required and psychiatric board certification within 2 years of hire upon hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire.
• Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire.
• National Provider Identifier required upon hire.

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Pay Range Pay Range:

Pay Range: $340,025 to $351,000 per year The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

• Health & Wellness - Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Financial Protection - Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings - Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
• Professional Support - Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Malpractice Coverage - Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
• Student Loan Assistance - Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
• Education & Development - Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Well-Being - Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
• Additional Perks - Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

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