Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

VieMed Healthcare Staffing; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 416,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

VieMed Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist in Tacoma, WA. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health needs, providing telepsychiatry services, and ensuring compliance with IHSC policies. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Packages

Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit

Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)

401(k) with match (W-2)

Robust Referral Bonus Program

24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success

Paid sick time in accordance with laws

Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO and complete residency in psychiatry.
• Requires at least one year of licensed psychiatric practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric care and treatment across the lifespan.
• Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medications.
• Coordinates medical emergencies and provides telepsychiatry services.

Skills

Psychiatry

Education

MD or DO from an accredited U.S. school

Completion of four years of residency in psychiatry

Minimum one year of licensed psychiatric practice experience

Job description

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.

VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist.

• City: Tacoma
• State: WA
• Start Date: 2025-05-19
• End Date: 2025-11-15
• Duration: 4 months with option to extend
• Shift: 8 hr Days
• Skills: Psychiatry
• 1099 Pay Rate: $200/hr as Independent Contractor (W-2 Pay Package available upon request)
• Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
• 401(k) with match (W-2)
• Robust Referral Bonus Program
• 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws (W-2)
• Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable

Currently recruiting a Psychiatrist in Tacoma, WA to coordinate complex clinical operations at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The core scope of practice includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health needs, including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care; public health management; case management; collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; and gender-specific care, including transgender care and mental health management during pregnancy. All care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and detention standards.

DUTIES OF THE PSYCHIATRIST:

1. Provides direct care within discipline scope of practice, in accordance with current accepted standards, licensure, certification, and privileges.
2. Provides treatment across the lifespan suitable to discipline and setting.
3. Provides telepsychiatry services to other IHSC facilities as needed, working with the patient’s local primary care provider, using IHSC teleconferencing equipment and EMR software, in accordance with IHSC policies. Optional: obtain additional state licensing for out-of-state telepsychiatry.
4. Responds to and coordinates medical emergencies as needed.
5. Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medications, including side effects and adverse reactions.
6. Offers psycho-educational information regarding treatments, risks, and support options.
7. Uses evidence-based algorithms and tools for assessment and medication management.
8. Adheres to medical standards, including APA standards and legal requirements.
9. Determines need for core and specialty psychiatric services.
10. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including psychotherapy and somatic therapies.
11. Provides culturally competent, recovery-oriented psychiatric care.
12. Ensures dignity and patient involvement in treatment decisions.
13. Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery and reduce stigma.
14. Maintains a positive therapeutic environment and participates in quality improvement.
15. Prepares documentation, reports, and legal/administrative records.
16. Provides expertise to staff on mental health treatment and programs.
17. Analyzes mental health trends and helps develop policies.
18. In emergencies, may perform non-psychiatric medical evaluations and treatments within scope.
19. Spends at least 60% of time in direct patient care.
20. Provides outpatient and inpatient care, collaborating with facility staff and specialists.
21. Acts as a mental health consultant to medical staff.
22. Orders diagnostics, administers treatments, and refers as needed.
23. Ensures proper medical recordkeeping and quality of care.
24. May see patients outside of expertise but within scope.
25. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and regulations.
26. Participates in safety, infection control, and other programs.
27. Attends staff meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. MD or DO from an accredited U.S. school or equivalent foreign degree with ECFMG certification.
2. Completion of four years of residency leading to board eligibility in psychiatry.
3. Minimum one year of licensed psychiatric practice experience.
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