Child Psychiatrist - EmPath, Emergency Department, and Consultation / Liaison Services

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 Youth 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 Pediatric 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, child psychiatry fellows, 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 :

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 :

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.