Staff Psychiatrist - ED/Consult Liaison
About the role
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a non‑profit, 519‑bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center, the largest of its kind between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1888 by 50 women to serve the growing community, the hospital offers acute inpatient psychiatry and detoxification; residential alcohol, drug, and co‑occurring disorders; rehabilitation; and several levels of outpatient treatment services in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Its approach to care is integrative, family‑oriented, and culturally sensitive, with treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs and modalities for dual diagnosis. Santa Barbara itself is a coastal city framed by the Santa Ynez Mountains, featuring Mediterranean‑style white stucco buildings with red‑tile roofs, upscale boutiques and restaurants on State Street, and the historic Mission Santa Barbara founded in 1786.
Responsibilities
- Provide 50/50 treatment to the ED holding unit.
- Treat adults 18 years of age and older, with occasional adolescent/children patients.
- Maintain a daily caseload of approximately 15 patients per physician.
- Work double coverage on a 7‑on/7‑off schedule with 10‑hour shifts.
- Participate in shared rotating night call.
- Collaborate with a team of psychiatrists who function as a true team.
Requirements
- Board certified (board eligible for new graduates).
- Hold a current California medical license and DEA registration.
- Eligible for H‑1B or J‑1 visa sponsorship (Traditions Behavioral Health accepts H1B and J1 visa holders).
Pay
$389,643.00 annually for full‑time (7 on / 7 off) W‑2 employees, plus $440.00 per night for shared rotating night call.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Attractive 401(k) plan with competitive company match.
- Generous annual bonuses.
Schedule
7‑on/7‑off rotation with 10‑hour shifts, double coverage, and shared rotating night call.