Psychiatrist

TEEMA; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Board Certification Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Loan Forgiveness Program

CME Allowance

No Mandatory Call

1.25x On-Call Premium Pay

Transit Benefits (ORCA)

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical/Dental

Vision/Pharmacy

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a dedicated psychiatrist to lead inpatient treatment teams at a major WA hospital. You will guide multidisciplinary staff in complex cases across general adult, geriatric, and forensic populations.

Responsibilities include directing care plans, applying advanced psychopharmacology, and validating hospital-level treatment necessity, with strong emphasis on equity and social justice in patient care. Block on-site duties and collaboration with a diverse team are essential.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist License.
• Completion of ACGME-approved residency in Psychiatry.
• Strong psychopharmacology skills and inpatient protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary inpatient treatment teams.
• Prescribe and review advanced psychopharmacological treatments.
• Certify medical necessity for hospital-level care and assess treatment responses.
• Develop release plans or justify continued inpatient status.
• Provide specialized care within forensic, civil admission, and long-term units.
• Collaborate with diverse staff for holistic, patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Psychopharmacology

Inpatient Psychiatry

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

ACGME Psychiatry Residency

Job description

Are you a dedicated Psychiatrist looking to lead at one of the largest and most influential psychiatric hospitals in the country? We are seeking compassionate, skilled physicians to guide multi-disciplinary treatment teams in a high-impact inpatient setting. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to treat complex cases across general adult, geriatric, and forensic populations. We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, equity, and social justice, providing a stable and supportive environment where you can focus on what matters most: helping patients reclaim their lives.

Duties

Clinical Leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary inpatient treatment teams, providing expert guidance on psychiatric care and ward management.

Specialized Treatment: Prescribe and review advanced psychopharmacological treatments tailored to individual patient needs.

Assessment & Evaluation: Certify the medical necessity of hospital-level care and perform ongoing assessments of patient responses to treatment.

Strategic Planning: Develop and review comprehensive release plans or provide clinical justification for continued inpatient status.

Expert Consultation: Provide specialized care within forensic services, civil admission wards, and long-term care units.

Collaborative Care: Partner with a diverse staff of professionals to ensure a holistic, patient-centered approach to behavioral health.

Required Qualifications

Professional License: An active, unrestricted Psychiatrist License.

Education: Successful completion of an ACGME-approved residency in Psychiatry.

Clinical Expertise: Strong psychopharmacology skills and a deep understanding of inpatient psychiatric protocols.

Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse professional teams and various patient populations.

Desired Qualifications

Board Certification: Highly encouraged (includes an additional financial incentive).

Mission Alignment: A commitment to fairness, access, and social justice, with an interest in serving historically marginalized communities.

Visa Candidates: H1B and J1 Visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Incentives: $10,000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus + $10,000 for Board Certification.

Premium Pay: Eligible for an additional 5% premium pay for on-site work (at least 3 days/week).

Financial Support: Relocation assistance and a Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $25,000 for qualifying employees).

Professional Development: $6,500 annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Work-Life Balance: No mandatory call; voluntary on-call is paid at 1.25x regular pay.

Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans; five-year retirement vestment.

Location and Work Type

Location: Lakewood, WA

Work Type: On-site / Hospital Setting * Commuter Perks: Free transit cards (ORCA) available for local employees.