Psychiatrist FT- Crisis Care Centers

Psychiatrist (Full-time)

Crisis Care Centers – All Sites

Position Summary

The Crisis Care Center Psychiatrist provides high-quality psychiatric care within a 24/7 behavioral health crisis environment that includes a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Crisis Residential Unit (CRU), Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), and Mobile Crisis Services and as needed consultations for Pre-admission Screening units.

The Psychiatrist works reports to and work collaboratively with the Medical Director, interdisciplinary team members, and Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs). This role also participates in cross-site clinical coverage between the 7 Mile and 707 Crisis Centers as needed to support clinical operations, continuity of care, and provider coverage across the system.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides direct psychiatric services including evaluation, re-evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, restraint orders, and disposition decisions.
• Conducts timely psychiatric assessments consistent with CSU (≤3 hrs) and CRU (≤24 hrs) requirements.
• Incorporates Evidence-Based Best Practices and maintains compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Determines medical necessity and ensures clinically appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates medical and psychiatric care with nursing and clinical staff.
• Provides clinical oversight, case consultation, and collaborative review of documentation for APPs, including timely co-signatures.
• Offers clinical direction and consultation to Mobile Crisis Teams.
• Participates in doctor-to-doctor consultations, as needed, to support transitions and referrals.
• Reviews eligibility assessments and triage information for individuals presenting to the Crisis Care Center or BHUC.
• Participates in shift handovers, clinical huddles, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contributes to Quality Assurance reviews, policy implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Supervises and teaches psychiatry residents, fellows, or students, as applicable.
• Completes required clinical documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Responds appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies.