PSYCHIATRIST - PER DIEM

Fairfaxhospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in adult inpatient psychiatry at a well-established behavioral health facility. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and offers a manageable caseload, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. You will engage in essential duties such as psychiatric evaluations, treatment leadership, and patient discharges while enjoying a flexible schedule. With leadership and growth opportunities available, this position is perfect for those passionate about mental health and looking to make a significant impact in the field. Join a team dedicated to providing top-quality care and improving the lives of patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required with BC/BE in General Psychiatry certification.
• Must have current Washington physician license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Lead treatment teams and manage patient discharges.
• Maintain a manageable caseload of 15-18 encounters daily.

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations

Patient Discharges

Treatment Team Leadership

Mental Health Care

Addiction Treatment

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited program

BC/BE in General Psychiatry

Job description

Responsibilities

Exciting Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Opportunity at Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland!

Fairfax Behavioral Health has been a cornerstone of mental health care in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas since 1930. Our mission is to provide top-quality patient care through comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment services for adolescents and adults.

• Kirkland Campus: 157-bed standalone psychiatric hospital offering a full continuum of care.
• Everett Campus: 30-bed adult psychiatric facility in Everett at Providence Medical Center’s Pacific Campus.
• Monroe Campus: 34-bed facility located at Evergreen Health in Monroe.

Fairfax Behavioral Health offers a complete continuum of acute inpatient, PHP, IOP, Patriot Support Program for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders, and Women’s-focused programs. With over 94 years of service, we are dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. We prioritize patient recovery, offering a supportive environment and a comprehensive plan for long-term sobriety and improved mental health.

• Manageable and Sustainable Caseload: Adult inpatient caseload consisting of 15-18 total encounters per day.
• Flexible Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday, day shifts, with the ability to be offsite after daily patient care duties are finished.
• Primary Duties: Initial psychiatric evaluations, assessments, treatment team leadership, and patient discharges.
• Work-Life Balance: Occasional once monthly weekend rounding and once per week evening call coverage by phone only.
• Leadership and Growth Opportunities: Unit Directorship/Leadership appointment available if interested.

Qualifications

Required Education, Licensure, & Certifications

1. Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
2. Certifications: BC/BE in General Psychiatry (required).
3. Licensure: Current Washington physician/medical license in good standing, or the ability to obtain required license.
4. Credentialing: Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.