Psychiatrist - Outpatient (Washington)
Seattle, WA, United States
(Physician/MD qualifications required) Psychiatry (General) - MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist in Washington State. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF.
Job Description
The primary focus of the Psychiatrist is to provide integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses, and other members of the treatment team. Psychiatrists assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the Pharmacological intervention portion of treatment, the Psychiatrists complete psychiatric evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling & referrals. The Psychiatrists also have the opportunity to provide clinical direction and support to our medical provider team.
Details:
• Full-time, permanent position
• Outpatient only
• Monday through Friday
• Completing initial psychiatric evaluations and assessing mental health and physical health status at routine appointments
• Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications and educating clients and their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects
• Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• Educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs
• Following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
• Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• Completing all documentation and charting in a timely, client-centered manner
• Participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities
Benefits: We are proud to offer you a competitive compensation package that includes:
• Competitive salary
• Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs (conditions apply)
Qualifications
• Completion of MD or DO degree with a residency program in psychiatry
• Eligible for Physician & Surgeon or Osteopathic Physician & Surgeon license in Washington
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Federal DEA registration
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance
MDstaffers Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to developing lasting relationships with our candidates. You are an expert at medical care, we are experts in healthcare staffing. Let us use our expertise and resources to find the right opportunity for you.
•Our services are provided at no cost to our candidates
•We have knowledgeable recruiters that cater to your career preferences
•We assist with scheduling interviews and provide resources to simplify the licensing process
•We facilitate the negotiation of your salary and terms of contract
•Our experienced Support Services Department streamlines the credentialing process
Compensation Range: $225k - $280k, plus applicable incentive compensation, benefits, etc.
Job Reference: Job-14337
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