Adult Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison | 7 On/7 Off | $210–$235/hr | Chula Vista, CA
Updated 8/27/26
$210.00
– $235.00
hourly
Chula Vista, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
A leading Southern California hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
Position Highlights
- $210–$235/hour
- 7 days on / 7 days off
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No overnight call
- Onsite position
- Coverage begins July 20, 2026
- Predictable block schedule with excellent work-life balance
Practice Details
This physician will primarily provide Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry coverage for an emergency psychiatric assessment and stabilization unit. Additional responsibilities include:
- Psychiatric evaluations for hospitalized adult patients
- Emergency Department psychiatric consultations
- Behavioral health consultations for skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary hospital teams
This role is focused on consultation services within the hospital setting.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Hospital-based Consultation-Liaison experience preferred
If you're looking for a predictable 7-on/7-off schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to practice in a collaborative hospital environment in Southern California, we'd love to speak with you.
Job Responsibilities
Provide adult Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry services in an acute care hospital.
Evaluate and treat patients in an emergency psychiatric assessment and stabilization unit.
Perform psychiatric consultations for hospitalized patients with behavioral health needs.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department as requested.
Provide behavioral health consultations for skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients.
Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in treatment planning and disposition recommendations.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in a collaborative hospital setting.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
Experience providing adult inpatient and/or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry preferred
Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team
Comfortable managing a broad range of adult psychiatric conditions in an acute care setting
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care
Working Hours
7 days on / 7 days off
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
30-minute unpaid lunch
Approximately 32 hours per week
Onsite hospital-based position
No overnight call
Coverage begins July 20, 2026
Skills
* Adult Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
* Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
* Crisis Intervention & Stabilization
* Emergency Psychiatry
* Medication Management
* Treatment Planning
* Risk Assessment & Safety Evaluation
* Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
* Clinical Documentation (EMR)
* Strong Communication & Patient-Centered Care
* Time Management & Clinical Decision-Making
* Professionalism and Teamwork
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