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CommonSpirit Health

Hospital Consult Liaison Psychiatrist and Section Head

CommonSpirit Health, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, across a network of hospitals and care sites in the Puget Sound region. Our providers deliver top-quality, professional healthcare in modern facilities, supported by research and education. Position

Hospital Consult Liaison Psychiatrist and Section Head at CommonSpirit Health, Seattle, WA. Lead the Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry team at Virginia Mason Medical Center as Section Head, Hospital Psychiatry, providing essential behavioral health expertise within a collaborative hospital setting. Responsibilities

Lead the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team as Section Head, Hospital Psychiatry, providing essential behavioral health expertise within a collaborative hospital setting. Manage complex patient needs, including delirium, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, and somatic symptom disorders. _work with patients under the Involuntary Treatment Act with Single Bed Certification. Educate clinical teams and residency programs on behavioral healthcare. Partner across medical, surgical, emergency, and social work services in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. Provide strategic leadership to Hospital Psychiatry, partnering with Department of Medicine and Hospital Care leaders to drive quality, strategy, and team development. Work-Life Balance

Weekday schedule (8 AM – 5 PM). No overnight or weekend call responsibilities (covered by telepsychiatry). Qualifications

BE/BC Psychiatrist Consultation-Liaison Fellowship training and C-L Board Certification preferred Psychiatry leadership experience Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice Compensation for this position will also include a stipend. Compensation : $298,937 - $321,401 per year (hourly range; pay may vary by circumstances and in accordance with law). Employment details

Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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