ED/CL Psychiatrist (Per Diem) | Greenwich Hospital
About The Position
Greenwich Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Psychiatrist to primarily support the Emergency Department and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service. Greenwich Hospital does not maintain an inpatient psychiatric unit; the ED/CL service functions as a consultative psychiatry program. The psychiatrist will provide a full spectrum of psychiatric evaluation and treatment services to a diverse patient population, including: Comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations Medication evaluation and management Suicide and safety risk assessments Crisis intervention and stabilization Consultation services for medical and surgical inpatients Collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment planning Patients requiring inpatient psychiatric hospitalization are transferred to psychiatric facilities throughout Connecticut and New York, with transfer coordination supported by Case Management services. As an affiliate of Yale School of Medicine, Greenwich Hospital offers opportunities to work within a collaborative academic medical environment dedicated to clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Experience providing psychiatric care within an Emergency Department (ED) and/or Consultation-Liaison (C/L) Psychiatry service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency care environment.
- Experience performing a full range of psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
- Active Connecticut medical license and DEA registration required.
- New York medical license required within six months of hire (licensure costs covered by the hospital).
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred; Board-Eligible candidates will be considered.
- Experience or specialized training in Addiction Psychiatry preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment services for patients presenting with mental health and emotional concerns in the Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Center, Hospital Emergency Department, and Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
- Serve as an effective and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record (EMR) documentation for patients receiving psychiatric care.
- Support the productivity, operational efficiency, and quality initiatives of the Psychiatric Treatment Center.
- Foster positive patient, family, and guest relations by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- Demonstrate the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, incorporating principles of growth and development into assessment, treatment planning, and patient management
- Assess and interpret patient information to identify individualized needs and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Participate in the academic and educational mission of Yale School of Medicine, including the teaching and mentorship of medical residents, fellows, and medical students.
Benefits
- Licensure costs covered by the hospital
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Career Level
Mid Level
