
Cedars-Sinai
Psychiatry - Emergency and Consult Liaison Clinical Moonlighter
Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has outstanding opportunities for Contract Psychiatrists (per diem / moonlighting) in Emergency Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of a Consultation-Liaison team in one of the country’s premier healthcare institutions. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is ranked #1in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Specifications
We are seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, open to continuous learning and are effective communicators who thrive in team-based settings. Responsibilities include provision of psychiatric consultations in the Emergency Department and Medical Center.
Per diem day shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Per diem night shifts are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2023-24" rankings. Eleven medical specialties were nationally ranked for their clinical excellence; nine of the specialties placed in the top 10. We are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is committed to providing high-value, integrated services at the interface of psychiatry and medicine. Our programs include: General Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Transplant Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Psycho-Oncology, Health Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Qualifications
Minimum position requirements include a medical degree from an accredited medical school and board certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatry. Candidates must have or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license and meet the requirements for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Medical Staff membership. Candidates must have inpatient or psychiatry consult experience within the past two years of submission of their application
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. We are committed to expanding and strengthening our regional, national, and international reputation for delivering high value services at all sites of care. This mission has been furthered by the establishment of an expansive regional healthcare system (Cedars-Sinai Health System). The system currently includes three of the finest hospitals in Southern California beyond the flagship Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which totals more than 2,300 beds with revenues exceeding $7 billion annually. The system also has more than 50 outpatient locations spanning the entire Los Angeles region and population of over 18 million.
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Compensation Details
$175-214/hour
Pay Range: $175 - $215 per hour total cash compensation when factoring in incentives and bonuses.
Location Insights
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
B
Access to Restaurants
B
Commute
C+
Public Schools
C-
Crime and Safety
Total Population
65,291
Median Rent
$1,625
Median Home Value
$569,400
Median Income
$70,236
Posted March 16, 2026