Consult Liaison Psychiatrist - Naperville, IL

at NorthShore University Health System in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:

Position: Psychiatrist - Clinical Liaison
Location: Naperville, IL (Edwards Hospital)
Full Time

A Brief Overview:
The Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist at Endeavor Health provides direct patient care services to Edward Hospital inpatients admitted to the medical-psychiatric units at Edward Hospital (EH) and who are boarding in the EH Emergency Medicine. In collaboration with other healthcare team members, the Consult Liaison Psychiatrist plans and coordinates care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:
Implements individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, modifies treatment plans as needed, coordinates care for complex patients, provides patient education, and facilitates discharge planning for Edward Hospital patients.
Works collaboratively with hospitalists, RNs, mental health crisis workers, medical social workers, patient family members, and others using a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Participates in patient care conferences.
Provides curbside consultation as needed to EH hospitalists.
Provides education to the hospital staff.
Provides Community Education Services.

What you will need:
Consult Liaison Emergency Medicine experience
IL medical license or pending
DEA/Controlled Substance License or pending
BC/BE by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
CME
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Candidates are encouraged to apply online or may submit a CV to Shawn A. Watzka at swatzka@northshore.org
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EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.