Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist Role Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Initial Target Salary: $311,424

• 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: Lakewood, WA

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

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