Part-Time Jail Health Psychiatrist – Flexible Hours

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension/retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Flexible schedules

Training and career development

Job summary

Public Health – Seattle & King County Jail Health Services (JHS) Division is seeking a Short-term Temporary (STT) part-time Jail Health Psychiatrist to serve detained residents at KCCF MRJC. You will work with a team of psychiatrists, ARNPs, and licensed clinicians to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a correctional environment.

The role requires a WA medical license, 2+ years prescribing psychotropic meds, and board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.

Qualifications

• WA medical license in good standing.
• At least two years prescribing psychotropic medications.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Federal Drug Enforcement certificate.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers with AED before hire.
• In-person work in correctional facilities.
• WA Driver’s license or ability to travel to locations.
• Background check required.
• Interest in treatment of substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing, interpretation, and clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services as an independent health care provider using clinical guidelines.
• Assess patients, perform evaluations, gather history and examinations.
• Order tests and collect data for evaluation of illness.
• Develop differential diagnoses and identify risk.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, provide counseling and case management.
• Document in Epic EHR and coordinate with health care team.
• Respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies within the jail setting.
• Maintain practice standards and participate in continuing education and quality activities.
• Collaborate with health care team and provide training to residents, staff, and students.
• Engage in quality assurance and outreach efforts and act as a consultant.

Skills

Psychiatry

Team collaboration

Epic EHR

CPR for Healthcare Providers

In-person correctional care

Education

Board certification in Psychiatry

Board eligibility in Psychiatry

Federal Drug Enforcement certificate

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Public Health – Seattle & King County Jail Health Services (JHS) Division is seeking a Short-term Temporary (STT) part-time Jail Health Psychiatrist to serve detained residents at KCCF MRJC. You will work with a team of psychiatrists, ARNPs, and licensed clinicians to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a correctional environment.

The role requires a WA medical license, 2+ years prescribing psychotropic meds, and board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.