Psychiatrist Adolescents and Young Adults

Newport Healthcare; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 303,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Kirkland, WA seeks a Psychiatrist to guide teens and young adults through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning while coordinating discharge.

The role emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams, thorough EMR documentation, and timely discharge recommendations in a residential care setting. Competitive hourly compensation is offered with emphasis on board credentials and adolescent psychiatry experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO medical degree required.
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in the applying state.
• Active DEA license.
• Board certification: General/Adult Psychiatry required.
• Board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Experience in adolescent/young adult psychiatry required.
• Experience in PHP/IOP and/or residential settings preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development and patient age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Care Champion: oversee psychiatric care and guide clients toward wellness.
• Team Collaborator: join weekly Treatment Team Meetings with leadership.
• Documentation Dynamo: document encounters in EMR; safety checks and calls to parents.
• Utilization Review Rockstar: assist with reviews and cross-cover psychiatry as needed.
• Communication Guru: maintain clear communication with clinical teams and families.
• Discharge Specialist: complete discharge assessments within 24 hours.
• Collaborative Environment: follow physician collaborative agreements when applicable.

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

What You’ll Do

As our Psychiatrist, you’ll be the guiding light for clients facing mental and emotional challenges. You’ll conduct routine and emergency assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and develop treatment recommendations while coordinating care before and after discharge. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of healing and growth!

What You’ll Do

As our Psychiatrist, you’ll be the guiding light for clients facing mental and emotional challenges. You’ll conduct routine and emergency assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and develop treatment recommendations while coordinating care before and after discharge. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of healing and growth!

Your Daily Adventures Will Include

• Care Champion: Oversee the psychiatric care of clients. Your leadership will help them navigate their path to wellness!
• Team Collaborator: Attend weekly Treatment Team Meetings and work closely with our amazing Director of Operations, Clinical Director, and other treatment team members. Your insights will help shape the future of our clients!
• Documentation Dynamo: Keep everything organized by documenting patient encounters through weekly progress notes in our EMR system, as well as safety assessments and phone calls with parents. Your attention to detail will be your superpower!
• Utilization Review Rockstar: Assist with utilization reviews for clients and provide cross-coverage to the Psychiatry team when needed. Flexibility is key, and you’ll be the go-to person when the team needs support!
• Communication Guru: Maintain excellent communication with other clinical team members, outpatient providers, and family members. You’ll be the bridge that connects everyone!
• Discharge Specialist: Complete discharge recommendation assessments as part of collaborative discharge summaries within 24 hours. Your timely input will ensure smooth transitions for our clients!
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic team setting, maintaining the requirements of Physician Collaborative Agreements, if applicable. Together, we can achieve great things!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry strongly preferred, Board Certification in General/Adult Psychiatry required.
• Experience in adolescent/young adult psychiatry required.
• Licensed in the State for which you are applying required.
• Active DEA licensure.
• Experience in a PHP/IOP and/or Residential settings strongly preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned unit. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in Newport Healthcare’s policies and procedures.

Compensation for this role ranges from $220/hr. - $250/hr., based on education & years of experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Additional Details

Excellent opportunity for per diem services in Residential Treatment Homes in Kirkland and Snohomish for Adolescents and Young Adults.