Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

21 days of PTO

11 Paid Holidays

Free Supervision Hours towards Licensure

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Auburn, WA seeks a Child Psychiatrist for a full-time or part-time position. The role involves leading child psychiatry services in outpatient settings, providing care and supervision for staff. Key responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents, alongside participation in team initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in general psychiatry and child psychiatry is required.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatric practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management services.
• Supervise child-focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Medication Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board certification in Psychiatry

Completed Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Job description

Position: Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract

Location: Auburn, WA

Job Id:785

# of Openings:0

Full Time - Part Time or Contract

About Us:

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works with other dedicated professionals in a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team setting. Our team-based model of care centers on holistic person- and family-centered care that addresses all aspects of recovery. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our services including DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, and WRAP, among others, to assist our clients on their journeys through recovery. The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works as the lead for our child psychiatry services across our outpatient clinics, providing direct care as well as providing supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in various clinics and participating in Quality Improvement and program development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management services to Valley Cities’ children and adolescent clients. May also provide care to adult clients as needed.
• Provide supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Communicate with personnel outside of VCCC as needed to improve quality of care and provide coordination of care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.
• Coordinate care with, and provide clinical consultation to, non-medical clinical staff as clinically indicated.
• Provide psychiatric care and consultation to VCCC primary care partners as assigned.
• Maintain required clinical and medical records in accordance with Federal, State, local, governing agencies, and community standards.
• Collaborate with other VCCC staff in maintaining high clinical standards and services within the outpatient clinic.

Other Responsibilities:

• Meet all required work deadlines.
• Learn and follow all related Joint Commission, Federal, State, local and Agency requirements and established VCCC Policies and Procedures.
• Attend required in-service training and meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
• Attend related meetings outside of VCCC and travel to/from work related events as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
• Board Certified in general psychiatry and licensure in child psychiatry.
• Completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program.

Other

• Pass required background checks.
• Ability to work independently.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
• 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays.
• Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure.
• Potential participation in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Schedule:

For a Child Psychiatrist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.