Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist – Inpatient

Korzen Health

  • Palm Springs, California
  • 23 days ago

    Highlights

    With a predictable weekday schedule, manageable patient volumes, and access to a strong academic environment, this role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care while participating in physician education and advancing the field of Consult-Liaison Psychiatry. The position offers a 100% inpatient practice focused on adult and geriatric patients, working alongside an experienced team of six full-time Consult-Liaison Psychiatrists and four Advanced Practice Providers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalm Springs, California

    Description

    Korzen Health has been retained by one of the area's fastest-growing nonprofit behavioral health hospital systems to recruit a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist to join an established and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist interested in combining clinical excellence with academic teaching, research, and professional development. The position offers a 100% inpatient practice focused on adult and geriatric patients, working alongside an experienced team of six full-time Consult-Liaison Psychiatrists and four Advanced Practice Providers.

    With a predictable weekday schedule, manageable patient volumes, and access to a strong academic environment, this role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care while participating in physician education and advancing the field of Consult-Liaison Psychiatry.

    Position Highlights
    • Established Clinical Team: Join six full-time Consult-Liaison Psychiatrists and four Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative clinical environment.
    • 100% Inpatient Practice: Provide psychiatric consultations and follow-up care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population.
    • Predictable Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, day-shift schedule.
    • Manageable Patient Volumes: Average daily workload of up to five new consultations and three follow-up patients.
    • Academic Environment: Work alongside experienced academic clinicians in a setting that supports education, collaboration, and professional growth.
    • Teaching Opportunities: Participate in the education and supervision of Consult-Liaison Psychiatry fellows and Psychiatry residents.
    • Research & Academic Initiatives: Opportunities to contribute to academic projects, research, and program development.
    • Supportive Leadership: Join a leadership team that values physician well-being, clinical flexibility, and long-term career development.
    Academic & Teaching Opportunities

    The hospital system offers a strong academic environment with multiple ACGME-accredited training programs. Psychiatry faculty are involved in the education of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents and fellows.

    Additional opportunities include:

    • Teaching Consult-Liaison Psychiatry fellows and Psychiatry residents.
    • Participating in the ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency program, which opened in July 2026.
    • Contributing to academic initiatives, research, and clinical education.
    • Dedicated administrative time to support academic and professional responsibilities.
    • Opportunities for additional directorships and clinical leadership roles.
    Compensation & Benefits

    The organization offers a competitive employed compensation package with performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits, including:

    • Competitive base salary
    • Performance and productivity bonus
    • Sign-on bonus
    • Relocation assistance
    • 401(k) with employer matching
    • Paid family and medical leave
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Dedicated CME days
    • Annual CME allowance
    Qualifications
    • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
    • Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
    • Fellowship training in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry or equivalent qualifications appropriate for the position.
    • Eligibility for medical licensure in the applicable state.
    • Strong clinical skills and an interest in inpatient psychiatric consultation for adult and geriatric patients.
    • Interest in academic teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

    Apply today to learn more about the opportunity...!

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