- Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care.
- Here, your voice matters.
- You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact.
- Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.
- FTE: 1.0, Shift: M-F 8-5, Schedule: Day For additional information, please contact carolyn.brightharp@multicare.org #LI-CB2
Position Summary
The Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, Adult delivers high quality and timely psychiatric care to patients within the hospital setting, including MultiCare Health System Emergency Department(s) and hospital unit(s) as needed, in compliance with all practice/agency standards, regulations, contracts and laws.Responsibilities In the Hospital Setting (Inpatient Units): 1. Conduct psychiatric evaluations for medically ill inpatients referred for mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, psychosis, delirium). 2. Diagnose and manage delirium, including hypoactive and hyperactive types. 3. Assess capacity for medical decision-making and determine whether patients can consent to or refuse treatment. 4. Evaluate and manage suicide risk and other safety concerns in hospitalized patients. 5. Provide psychiatric input on complex cases, including those with comorbid substance use, somatoform disorders, or functional neurological disorders. 6. Support treatment adherence by addressing psychiatric or behavioral barriers. 7. Recommend and initiate psychotropic medications in medically ill patients, considering interactions and medical comorbidities. 8. Collaborate with primary teams (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, oncology) to develop integrated care plans. 9. Facilitate psychiatric transfer when appropriate or advise on outpatient follow-up care. 10. Educate hospital staff on psychiatric issues, including delirium prevention and management, de-escalation techniques, and mental status changes. In the Emergency Department setting: 1. Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations for patients presenting with acute mental health crises. 2. Assess and manage acute agitation, including use of de-escalation techniques and medications. 3. Evaluate suicidal and homicidal ideation and determine level of care needed (e.g., inpatient admission vs. discharge with follow-up). 4. Differentiate medical vs. psychiatric causes of altered mental status (e.g., delirium vs. psychosis). 5. Coordinate with emergency medicine providers for triage and stabilization of psychiatric emergencies. 6. Arrange for psychiatric hospitalization or outpatient follow-up depending on clinical needs and resources. 7. Support staff and family members during mental health crises or complex behavioral presentations. 8. Identify and manage substance intoxication or withdrawal, often in collaboration with medical teams. 9. Document legal determinations, such as involuntary holds or court-mandated assessments, as per local laws. 10. Promote trauma-informed care practices within the ED for patients with psychiatric disorders.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program
- Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician
- Board certification in psychiatry required
- Board certification in consult-liaison psychiatry sub-specialty preferred
- Experience in hospital based psychiatric practice required
- Credentialed to practice within MultiCare Health System facilities Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system. Well-being and support Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $329,600.00 - $376,800.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings! Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.
