Psychiatrist Moonlighting Consult Liaison

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

The Henry Ford Health Department of Psychiatry is seeking an ABPN board-certified or board-eligible Consult Liaison Psychiatrist for a part-time position at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.

This role provides psychiatric consultation services to medically hospitalized patients within a busy tertiary care hospital, collaborating with hospital medicine, specialty teams, nursing, case management, and social work to deliver patient-centered care, with teaching and research opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Board-eligible candidates must achieve certification within the first three years of eligibility.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in consult liaison psychiatry preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation services to medically hospitalized patients.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and medication management.
• Conduct risk assessments and capacity evaluations.
• Provide recommendations for behavioral management and disposition planning.
• Serve as collaborating physician for onsite psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Skills

Consult liaison psychiatry

Communication skills

Education

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology board certification

Job description

Job Description

The Henry Ford Health Department of Psychiatry is seeking an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board-certified or board-eligible Consult Liaison Psychiatrist for a part-time position at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.

This position provides psychiatric consultation services to medically hospitalized patients within a busy, community-based tertiary care hospital. The Consult Liaison Psychiatrist will collaborate closely with hospital medicine, specialty medical and surgical teams, nursing, case management, and social work to deliver integrated, patient-centered psychiatric care. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, risk assessments, capacity evaluations, and recommendations for behavioral management and disposition planning. The Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist will serve as the collaborating physician for the onsite psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner.

As a member of the Henry Ford Medical Group—one of the largest and most comprehensive group practices in the country—you will have access to an extensive clinical network that prioritizes collaboration, multidisciplinary engagement, and open communication. The Department of Psychiatry is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services is a leading provider of integrated mental health care in Michigan. Our team is dedicated, diverse, and highly skilled, unified by a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Our pursuit of clinical excellence is further strengthened by our academic mission, including physician education, resident and medical student training, and scientific investigation of brain function and behavior. Our longstanding academic partnership with Michigan State University continues to expand opportunities for teaching and research engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Board-eligible candidates must achieve certification within the first three years of eligibility
• Demonstrated interest or experience in consult liaison psychiatry preferred
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan