DSHS SCC Physician 3

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department seeks a dedicated Primary Care Physician for the tranquil Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, Washington. This position offers autonomy and a unique work-life balance with minimal on-call demands. Ideal candidates should hold a valid medical license in Washington and have completed their residency. Join a compassionate team focusing on holistic patient care in a serene setting.

Benefits

Additional $10 per day premium pay

Free ORCA card for transportation

Ferry transportation provided to employees

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Washington or able to obtain licensure.
• Experience in medicine, preferably with behavioral health population.
• Eligible for certification by accredited medical board.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care physician for resident health care.
• Examine patients for health issues.
• Direct and provide medical evaluation and treatment.
• Attend to medical care needs on a scheduled basis.
• Perform physical examinations and interpret tests.
• Formulate medical treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assessment

Team collaboration

Diagnosis and treatment

Education

Valid medical license in Washington

Completion of residency

Job description

Physician Opportunity like no other.

The Special Commitment Center (SCC) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a Primary Care Physician.

Care that connects. Work that matters and discover a truly unique medical career at the SCC, located on serene McNeil Island in Washington State. We’re seeking dedicated physicians who value autonomy, purpose-driven care, and a lifestyle that prioritizes balance.

At SCC, you’ll practice in a tranquil, distraction-free environment where your clinical judgment is respected and your voice matters. Our island-based facility offers a rare opportunity to step away from the hustle of urban medicine and embrace a slower pace that fosters deeper patient relationships and professional growth.

Our goal is to hire a compassionate and dynamic Physician who is comfortable working in an inpatient setting. Doctors at SCC become part of a closely-knit team of healthcare professionals who ensure that patients receive the best care possible. Working closely with multiple disciplines, you'll have an influential voice related to the physical and medical needs of the individuals we serve. You’ll provide medical assessment and treatment in partnership with a dedicated team that views care with a holistic approach.

Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.

Some of what you'll do:

• Serve as a primary care physician for residents needing health care
• Examine patients for physical and behavioral health issues
• Direct, review, and provide primary medical evaluation, diagnosis, prescribe and administer treatment services to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
• Attend to residents’ medical care needs on a scheduled and urgent need basis
• Share Physician on-call duties during the day and call duties after administrative hours and weekends
• Perform physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
• Formulate new medical treatment plans, develop and maintain standards of care.
• Review medical histories, diagnostic tests, past and current medications
• Assess and treat the onset of new medical issues
• Direct a multidisciplinary therapeutic and clinical approach to treat complex physical, psychological, and psychosocial conditions.
• Make diagnostic and treatment recommendations and coordinating referrals to team members as specialty consultants
• Maintain records and make reports evaluating the progress of patients; prepares and presents reports on medical-surgical unit;
• Deliver emergency medical responses and mortality reviews

Who should apply?

• Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington or ability to obtain Licensure by the start of employment
• Completion of the residency program
• Experience in the practice of medicine, preferably working with the behavioral health population
• Eligible for certification from a program accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Why SCC?

• More Autonomy: Enjoy a collaborative setting where your expertise guides care decisions. No insurance bureaucracy. No rushed appointments. Just medicine as it was meant to be practiced.
• Work-Life Balance: With predictable hours, minimal on-call demands, and a peaceful commute by ferry, SCC supports your well-being both on and off the clock.
• Unique Environment: Surrounded by nature and removed from urban stressors, McNeil Island offers a restorative backdrop for meaningful work.

Join a team that values compassion, integrity, and innovation in forensic psychiatry and medical care. Whether you're seeking a fresh start or a deeper sense of purpose, SCC invites you to redefine what a fulfilling medical career can look like.

Interested, please apply with current chronological resume and three professional references (with current contact information)

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.