Psychiatric Liaison - STC Behavioral Health - Sharp Tri - Shifts - Per Diem

Psychiatric Liaison

Hours:

Variable

Shift Start Time:
Variable

Shift End Time:
Variable

AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:
Every Other

On-Call

Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum
- Midpoint
- Maximum): $62.040 - $62.040 - $68.240

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU. In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 8/20/26 to 8/28/2026 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit.

The Psychiatric Liaison (PL) is a licensed mental health professional who is responsible for performing psychiatric assessments throughout Tri-City Medical Center. Serves as the liaison between the hospital and providers in the community. The PL conducts assessments and coordinates for the safe admission, transfer, referral, or other appropriate disposition of patients according to their needs. The PL also serves as a liaison to the community and responds to law enforcement, friends, families, and others in the coordination of appropriate treatment for patients who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

The PL is responsible for ensuring the appropriate placement for patients requiring admission or transfer. Patients not requiring inpatient services are assisted with appropriate outpatient referrals.

• Master's Degree in a relevant healthcare field (Psychology, Social Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing).
• 1 Year professional experience or internship within an acute inpatient setting or two (2) years within an acute outpatient setting.
• California BBS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR California BBS Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR California Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) - CA Board of Psychology; OR California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing
  -REQUIRED

• Certification as a Supervisor for Intern and Practicum students.
  
  - REQUIRED
• NVCI required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
  
  - REQUIRED

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Patient Assessment and Disposition:
  Thoroughly assesses the patient's emotional and psychiatric needs, including gathering information from families or significant others. Performs patient assessments on medical units upon referral and completes clinical documentation in accordance with hospital standards. Collaborates with referring physicians, nurses, and social workers to determine requests for services and achieve satisfactory dispositions and transfers. Consults with the on-call psychiatrist to determine the disposition of the patient.
  
  Utilizes problem-solving techniques and sound clinical judgment when assessing and dispositioning patients, particularly in high-stress situations. Is able to handle high stress situations and uses clinical skills to defuse escalating patients, family members, etc.
• Coordination of Patient Care and Admissions:
  Discusses clinical impressions and recommendations with referring physicians and nurses to expedite patient placement. Coordinates admission to the inpatient unit with psychiatrists and nursing staff. If admission to a local hospital or LPS-designated facility is required, facilitates handoff procedures and ensures the transition is managed efficiently. Ensures patients are transferred expeditiously after medical clearance. Verifies payer benefits for admissions and coordinates transfers to LPS-designated facilities.
• Legal and Documentation Responsibilities:
  Initiates 72-hour (or SB43) holds when clinically indicated and informs patients accordingly. Collects required county data and reporting requirements for 5150s. Completes all required documentation, including PL Assessments, Suicide Risk…