TEMP Staff Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison/EmPATH (Crisis Stabilization) Unit
About the role
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center – Chula Vista, CA (San Diego County) is a Designated Planetree Person-Centered Care Hospital and the most comprehensive medical center in the South Bay, serving Chula Vista, Otay and Eastlake with 449 beds offering services from cardiac care to advanced cancer treatment, orthopedic surgery to labor and delivery.
San Diego is California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest, with a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million and over 3 million countywide. The area boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, renowned culinary attractions, Balboa Park, world‑class beaches, and family destinations such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND California.
Responsibilities
- EmPATH (Crisis Stabilization) Unit operates Monday‑Friday, 6‑chair unit with 8‑hours of coverage per day.
- No call responsibility.
- Provide consults to the ED, SNF, and general IPU patients with concurrent behavioral health needs (average 6‑8 consults per shift).
- Unit is located adjacent to the ED within the hospital; patients are medically cleared before transfer to EmPATH.
- EMR systems: EPIC and SmartCare.
- 24/7 staffing by caregivers specifically trained to treat psychiatric emergencies, supported by soothing music and artwork to help calm patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Attractive 401K with Competitive Company Match
- Generous Annual Bonuses
- PTO/CME
Pay
$374,899.00 annually for W2 Full‑Time (40 hours/week) Employees
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour shifts; no call.