Lead Psychiatrist - Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)

Traditions Behavioral Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 340,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is seeking a Lead Psychiatrist for the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) to provide inpatient psychiatric care. The role supports a 16-bed unit and involves collaboration with PHF governance and QAPI processes.

Duties include assisting with staff psychiatry tasks and serving adults 18+. This part-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to inpatient services in Santa Barbara, with a focus on high-quality patient care and teamwork

Responsibilities

• 20 hours per week
• Inpatient (assist as needed with all Staff Psychiatry duties)
• Participating in QAPI process and PHF Governing Board meetings
• 16-bed inpatient unit
• Provides treatment for adults 18 years of age and older

Job description

About Our Partner

Santa Barbara County Dept of Behavioral Wellness - Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is county based and offers a variety of programs including child and adult mental health, substance abuse, and community engagement. They are focused on building and sustaining community collaboration and a partnership culture as guiding principles for Santa Barbara County behavioral health. They seek to build and sustain a partnership culture that empowers clients, families, and community-based organizations.

• 20 hours per week
• Inpatient (assist as needed with all Staff Psychiatry duties)
• Participating in QAPI process and PHF Governing Board meetings
• 16-bed inpatient unit
• Provides treatment for adults 18 years of age and older

About Our Partner

Santa Barbara County Dept of Behavioral Wellness - Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is county based and offers a variety of programs including child and adult mental health, substance abuse, and community engagement. They are focused on building and sustaining community collaboration and a partnership culture as guiding principles for Santa Barbara County behavioral health. They seek to build and sustain a partnership culture that empowers clients, families, and community-based organizations.

Lead Psychiatrist - Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)

• 20 hours per week
• Inpatient (assist as needed with all Staff Psychiatry duties)
• Participating in QAPI process and PHF Governing Board meetings
• 16-bed inpatient unit
• Provides treatment for adults 18 years of age and older

The Benefits

• $210.00 per hour for Part-Time Lead Psychiatrist W-2 Employee
• Attractive 401K and Competitive Company Match

THE AREA

• Santa Barbara, California, known as the \"American Riviera,\" is a picturesque coastal city famed for its Mediterranean climate, stunning beaches, and distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, offering a blend of natural beauty (mountains meeting the sea), rich history (missions, presidio), vibrant downtown (State Street, Funk Zone), and upscale lifestyle attracting visitors year-round. Santa Barbara’s climate, which boasts over 300 days of sunshine every year, is a huge draw for those looking for some outdoor adventure. Start the day with a hike. Go rock climbing or take a surf lesson. Sail away or hop in an ATV and take an open-air tour. You’ll find a wide variety of options for outdoor fun here, including guided outdoor tours and lessons that give you a chance to learn a new skill. Shopping in Santa Barbara, California is a serious affair! Wonderful outdoor paseos, shadowed plazas, and long brick sidewalks make shopping in Santa Barbara the most enjoyable way to spend your free time. From boutique-lined streets to charming courtyards, this coastal city boasts a wide retail spectrum, spanning from world-class stores to a multitude of local crafts shops fit to please even the most discerning and meticulous consumers. Santa Barbara is a premier family destination offering a blend of beautiful beaches, excellent schools, interactive museums, outdoor adventures, and charming neighborhoods, making it easy to find fun for all ages with attractions like the Santa Barbara Zoo, MOXI Science Museum, Stearns Wharf, and miles of scenic bike paths along the coast. Its appeal provides a relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of parks, kid-friendly dining, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration