Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist – Day Shift, Flexible Scheduling

multicare; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 330,000 - 377,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare health system seeks a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist (Adult) to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in hospital settings including ED and inpatient units. Licensure in Washington and board certification in psychiatry required; consult-liaison sub-specialty preferred. FTE 1.0, shift M-F 8-5, day schedule.

Contact Carolyn Bright Harp at multicare.org for details. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal medicine, surgery and oncology teams, with opportunities for leadership and

Qualifications

• Graduate medical education and Washington State licensure required.
• Board certification in psychiatry required; consult-liaison sub-specialty preferred.
• Experience in hospital-based psychiatric practice preferred; credentialed to practice within MultiCare Health System facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for medically ill inpatients referred for mental health concerns.
• Assess capacity for medical decision-making and determine consent capability.
• Evaluate suicide risk and other safety concerns in hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with primary teams to develop integrated care plans and facilitate transfers.
• Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations in the ED and manage acute agitation.
• Support staff and families during crises and coordinate psychiatric hospitalization or outpatient follow-up.

Education

Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician

Board certification in psychiatry

Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program

Job description

MultiCare health system seeks a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist (Adult) to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in hospital settings including ED and inpatient units. Licensure in Washington and board certification in psychiatry required; consult-liaison sub-specialty preferred. FTE 1.0, shift M-F 8-5, day schedule.

Contact Carolyn Bright Harp at multicare.org for details. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal medicine, surgery and oncology teams, with opportunities for leadership and