DSHS SCC Psychiatrist

Washington State Liquor And Cannabis Board; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 286,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Board Certification bonus $10,000

$10,000 incentive for new hires to DSH

Loan forgiveness up to $25,000

CME allowance $6,500 annually

Comprehensive benefits

Deferred compensation

5-year retirement vesting

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Psychiatrist 4 to join the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, delivering routine psychiatric care, managing medications, and developing release plans.

The role requires ferry travel, with commute time considered; on-site work three days a week may earn a 5% premium. Strong collaboration with treatment teams is essential for integrated care.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice medicine in Washington State (or GB) and successful completion of ACGME-approved residency in Psychiatry.
• Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine psychiatric care to all residents at the SCC.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and assess treatment response.
• Develop and review release plans or civil commitment justifications.
• Consult with clinical treatment providers and residential staff for continuity of care.
• Serve as primary licensed provider for seclusion and restraint admissions/discharges.
• Review new residents and evaluate their status.
• Assist in development and tracking of performance metrics for psychiatric services.

Skills

Strong psychopharmacology

Team collaboration

Education

ACGME Psychiatry residency

Job description

Psychiatrist 4 (Coalition) - Initial target salary $317652

Application review begins immediately.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to further your career in psychiatry? The Special Commitment Center (SCC) (part of the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration) is seeking a Psychiatrist with experience or desire to work with individuals with various paraphilias and personality disorders to join their dedicated team on McNeil Island.

The Special Commitment Center is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. We are looking for teammates who share our vision and who are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters growth while promoting engagement and safety, leading to better outcomes for our agency, our clients, and our community.

The Psychiatrist 4 reports directly to the SCC Medical Director who is a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer. This position provides psychiatric services to the SCC population including those residing in Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) settings of the Secure Community Transition Facilities in King and Pierce Counties. In addition, the SCC Psychiatrist will provide care and consultation to those residents in community placements through conditional release to a LRA.

Basic duties include diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions of the residents, prescribing and reviewing appropriate medication and treatment, performing ongoing assessments of the patient's response to treatments, and developing and reviewing a release plan or justification for continued civil commitment.

The position requires traveling to and from McNeil Island on a ferry. The ferry ride is considered commute time and not a paid portion of the work day. The ferry schedule may be impacted by severe weather and/or tides.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Duties

• Provide routine psychiatric care to all residents in need at the Special Commitment Center. This includes assessment and evaluations, prescribing and monitoring medications, suggesting behavioral interventions, overall condition monitoring and documentation.
• Ensure that all psychiatric care is integrated into the overall service provision for the resident to include medical, clinical, and residential.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide follow up care as required for acute psychiatric and behavioral issues.
• Consult with clinical treatment providers and Residential Program Managers and other residential staff to ensure continuity of care and appropriate monitoring in the living unit.
• Act as the primary licensed provider for all seclusion and restraint admissions and discharges.
• Review, assess, and evaluate residents new to the SCC.
• Assist in the development of and tracking of performance metrics for all psychiatric services.

We are most interested in applicants who meet the following

• A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington State and successful completion of ACGME approved residency in Psychiatry.
• Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals are essential.

As an employer, the Department of Social and Health Services offers the following to Psychiatrists:

• Relocation assistance
• $10,000 for Board Certification
• $10,000 incentive for psychiatrists newly hired to DSHS
• Loan forgiveness program available up to $25,000 for qualifying employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans
• $6,500 annual allowance for CME courses
• Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
• Eligible for benefits immediately
• Deferred compensation program
• Five-year retirement vestment
• Career advancement
• Optimal work/life balance
• No mandatory call; 1.25 times regular pay for extra duty, such as voluntary on-call
• Opportunity to work on complex cases
• Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity?

Please contact Grant Grady at [e-mail] and reference project number 02172.

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