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

Provide direct psychiatric care to patients in the Crisis Stabilization/EMPATH Unit, a 12-bed program offering rapid mental health assessment in a calming environment. Participate in collaborative care with Emergency Department teams, medical and surgical specialties, and social services. Engage in consultation-liaison psychiatry, including floor consults, and supervise psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees. Collaborate with nurse practitioners, social workers, and peer support specialists to ensure seamless transitions of care. Contribute to quality improvement and the development of best practices in emergency psychiatric care. This per diem role offers an academic appointment with teaching opportunities at Loma Linda University School of Medicine within a multidisciplinary team at a Level I Trauma Center.