Psychiatrist - Relief Consult & Liaison

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive work environment

No state income tax in Washington

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a psychiatrist to join a respected team providing psychiatric consultation at a large medical center. This per diem role involves working in various settings, including emergency room and outpatient clinics, focusing on recovery-oriented treatment.

The position offers excellent work-life balance in a community with rich recreational amenities and no state income tax. Competitive compensation is offered with a supportive physician-led group.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychiatric care in urban settings.
• Comfortable working in emergency and inpatient settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation and care in various settings including ED and inpatient units.
• Engage in treatment focusing on patient recovery and stabilization.
• Participate in outpatient clinic and partial hospitalization program.

Skills

Psychiatric consultation

Crisis stabilization

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

MD or DO with psychiatric training

Job description

Description

We invite you to be part of a group of seasoned psychiatrists providing psychiatric consultation in a large tertiary care medical center. Care setting can vary from emergency room, medical floors, ICU and other specialty floors. You will enjoy being part of a highly respected psychiatric team that is well supported by hospital administration and fellow healthcare providers from other specialties. This opportunity is well suited for providers looking to practice in an urban setting with excellent work‑life balance.

If you are seeking variety in practice, this position offers the opportunity and flexibility to work in a partial hospitalization program and a well‑staffed outpatient clinic as well.

Why you'll love the practice:

• Schedule: Per Diem as needed
• PeaceHealth Southwest has a busy and highly‑respected consultation service, providing consults to medical/surgical inpatients and to our ED.
• Collegial group of psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center:

• 450‑bed regional and community, not‑for‑profit medical center.
• Inpatient Behavioral Health unit is a 12‑bed adult hospital setting with an emphasis on engagement and recovery‑oriented treatment. There is an emphasis on crisis stabilization including medication evaluation. A holistic approach including physical and emotional care with individual and family direction is part of each person's treatment.
• Become a member of this physician‑centric practice, and never compromise the values that brought you to medicine.
• Well trained and congenial colleagues
• Enthusiastic support staff
• Accomplished, accessible specialty physicians
• Competitive compensation with select benefits
• EPIC EMR

What you'll love about the community:

• Vancouver, Washington is in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Live in either Vancouver or Portland
• Easy access to an abundance of recreational and cultural amenities including hiking, biking, skiing, water sports, fishing, fine dining, theatre, symphony and so much more.
• An exceptional school system.
• Take advantage of no state income tax in Washington.

PeaceHealth Benefits and Culture:

• Starting rate: $159.20 per hour
• Integrated physician‑led Medical Group