Overview : Loma Linda University
Faculty Medical Group, Department of Psychiatry is seeking a
board-certified or board-eligible 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 :
Crisis Stabilization / EMPATH Unit
in collaborative care with Emergency Department teams, medical and
surgical specialties, and social services
Engage in consultation-liaison psychiatry as needed, including
floor consults
psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees
practitioners, social workers, case managers, and peer support
specialists to ensure seamless transitions of care
development of best practices in emergency psychiatric care
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 :appointment and teaching opportunities through Loma Linda
University School of Medicine
and mission-driven environment with a strong emphasis on
whole-person care
of specialists across disciplines at a leading faith-based academic
medical center
development and program growth
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 & Benefits
The compensation range listed is for starting base
compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience
and / or faculty rank : $250,000– $321,000. This amount does not
include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject
to the individual department compensation plans. More information
on compensation is discussed with the departments during the
recruitment process.
Our benefits include :
Assistance (if applicable)
Insurance
For more information on Loan
Forgiveness, please click on the links below : Public Service Loan
Forgiveness
We are a California Employer -
Please note that a California residency is required upon start
date.
This opportunity is not eligible for a
Conrad 30 Waiver.
Adult Psychiatrist • Loma Linda, CA, San Bernardino County, CA; California, United States