Adult Psychiatrist-- EmPath, Emergency Department, and Consultation/Liaison Serv

Overview: Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Psychiatry is seeking a per diem board-certified or board-eligible adult psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team in a unique and rewarding role within our Crisis Stabilization/EMPATH Unit—a 12-bed, fast-paced program designed to provide immediate, compassionate psychiatric care to patients in crisis. An EmPATH unit is a specialized, calming space within a hospital designed to provide rapid mental health assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis. It differs from a traditional emergency room by prioritizing a soothing environment that reduces anxiety and promotes healing and other clinical sites. This is a meaningful opportunity to serve a diverse and underserved population in the Inland Empire region, while working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment at one of Southern California’s leading academic medical centers and a Level I Trauma Center. Key Responsibilities: · Provide direct psychiatric care to patients in the Crisis Stabilization/EMPATH Unit · Participate in collaborative care with Emergency Department teams, medical and surgical specialties, and social services · Engage in consultation-liaison psychiatry as needed, including floor consults · Supervise and teach psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees · Collaborate with a team of nurse practitioners, social workers, case managers, and peer support specialists to ensure seamless transitions of care · Contribute to quality improvement, innovation, and development of best practices in emergency psychiatric care · We are also offering the potential for a Medical Directorship role, depending on experience and interest. This leadership opportunity would involve overseeing clinical operations of the unit, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and helping shape the evolution of emergent psychiatric services What We Offer: · Academic appointment and teaching opportunities through Loma Linda University School of Medicine · A supportive and mission-driven environment with a strong emphasis on whole-person care · Access to a rich network of specialists across disciplines at a leading faith-based academic medical center · Opportunities for leadership development and program growth · Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits About the area Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Compensation

In Summary: An EmPATH unit is a specialized, calming space within a hospital designed to provide rapid mental health assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis . This is a meaningful opportunity to serve a diverse and underserved population in the Inland Empire region . Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs .

En Español: Una unidad EmPATH es un espacio especializado y tranquilizador dentro de un hospital diseñado para proporcionar una evaluación rápida de la salud mental y el tratamiento a las personas que experimentan una crisis. Se diferencia de una sala de emergencias tradicional al priorizar un entorno calmante que reduce la ansiedad y promueve la curación y otros sitios clínicos diversos. Esta es una oportunidad significativa para servir a una población pobre en la región del Imperio Interior de California, mientras trabaja en una región multidisciplinaria altamente colaborativa en uno de los centros médicos y un centro académico líder de Trauma I. Responsabilidades clave: · Proveer atención psiquiátrica directa a los pacientes en la Unidad de Estabilización de Crisis/EMPATH · Participar en cuidados colaborativos con equipos del Departamento de Emergencias, especialidades médicas y quirúrgicas y servicios sociales · Engañarse en psiquiatría consultor-enlace según sea necesario, incluidas las consultas al piso · Supervisar y enseñar a residentes de psiquiatría, estudiantes médicos y otros aprendices · Colaborar con un equipo de enfermeros profesionales, trabajadores sociales, gerentes de casos y especialistas de apoyo por pares para garantizar una transición fluida de la atención · Contribuir a la mejora de la calidad, innovación y desarrollo de mejores prácticas en atención psíquiática de emergencia · También estamos ofreciendo el potencial para un papel de Dirección Médica, dependiendo de su experiencia e interés. Esta oportunidad de liderazgo implicaría supervisar las operaciones clínicas de la unidad, apoyar iniciativas para mejorar la calidad y ayudar a dar forma a la evolución de los servicios psiquiátricos emergentes Lo que ofrecemos: · Oportunidades académicas de nombramiento y enseñanza a través de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Loma Linda · Un entorno respetuoso y orientado por la misión con fuerte énfasis en el cuidado de toda la persona · Acceso a una rica red de especialistas entre disciplinas en un centro médico académico líder basado en fe · Opportunities for leadership development and program growth · Competición competitiva y beneficios integrales acerca del área Loma Linda, reconocida como la única Zona Azul de la nación, es una comunidad familiar conocida por su fuerte sentido de comunidad y compromiso con la salud y bienestar.