Emergency Crisis Services Psychiatrist
About The Position
The Emergency Crisis Services Psychiatrist provides timely psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment recommendations for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and other acute care settings with behavioral health and substance use concerns. Working closely with emergency medicine providers, behavioral health clinicians, hospital staff, and community partners, this role helps ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered psychiatric care during periods of crisis while supporting appropriate disposition and transitions of care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position will play a key role in supporting psychiatric education and physician development through participation in the Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program, including the clinical supervision and training of residents as part of an eight-resident psychiatry residency program launching in July 2027.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Indiana.
- Experience in emergency psychiatry or crisis intervention.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Commitment to teaching and physician development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health records.
- Knowledge of community mental health resources.
- Experience in program development.
Responsibilities
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments for patients presenting in behavioral health crisis.
- Provide consultation and treatment recommendations to emergency medicine and hospital-based providers.
- Support disposition planning, including inpatient admission, outpatient follow-up, and community resource coordination.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient behavioral health care delivery.
- Assist with quality improvement, emergency psychiatry program development, and clinical excellence initiatives.
- Participate in resident education, supervision, and academic activities associated with the IU School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and academic advancement.
- Supportive work environment within a growing academic health system.
- Participation in a new psychiatry residency program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
