Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS SCC Psychiatrist
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Steilacoom, Washington, United States, 98388
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services . Description
– Psychiatrist (Coalition) with an initial target salary of $311,424. Application review begins immediately. The Special Commitment Center (SCC), part of the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), is seeking a psychiatrist with experience or interest in working with individuals with various paraphilias and personality disorders to join the team on McNeil Island. The SCC is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. We seek teammates who share our vision and are committed to an equitable, inclusive culture that fosters growth, engagement, and safety to achieve better outcomes for the agency, clients, and community. Responsibilities
– Basic duties include certifying medical necessity of hospital-level care, prescribing and reviewing appropriate medications and treatments, performing ongoing assessments of patient response to treatments, and developing and reviewing a release plan or justification for continued inpatient status. The position requires traveling to and from McNeil Island by ferry. The ferry ride is considered commute time and is not a paid portion of the workday. The ferry schedule may be affected by severe weather or tides. Pierce County employees are eligible for a free ORCA card for transportation. On-site work at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Qualifications
A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington State and successful completion of an ACGME approved residency in Psychiatry. Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. Benefits for Psychiatrists
Relocation assistance $10,000 for Board Certification $10,000 incentive for psychiatrists newly hired to DSHS Loan forgiveness program up to $25,000 for qualifying employees Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans $6,500 annual CME allowance Employee legal representation and/or indemnification Eligibility for benefits immediately Deferred compensation program Five-year retirement vestment Career advancement Optimal work/life balance No mandatory call; 1.25x regular pay for extra duty (e.g., voluntary on-call) Opportunity to work on complex cases Free ORCA cards available for Pierce County employees On-site opportunity at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay Equal Opportunity
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations available in the application process. For accommodation requests, contact the Recruiter. Questions about this opportunity?
Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 06368. Compliance and Supplemental Information
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and, when using a privately owned vehicle, must have liability insurance. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Join to apply for the
DSHS SCC Psychiatrist
role at
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services . Description
– Psychiatrist (Coalition) with an initial target salary of $311,424. Application review begins immediately. The Special Commitment Center (SCC), part of the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), is seeking a psychiatrist with experience or interest in working with individuals with various paraphilias and personality disorders to join the team on McNeil Island. The SCC is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. We seek teammates who share our vision and are committed to an equitable, inclusive culture that fosters growth, engagement, and safety to achieve better outcomes for the agency, clients, and community. Responsibilities
– Basic duties include certifying medical necessity of hospital-level care, prescribing and reviewing appropriate medications and treatments, performing ongoing assessments of patient response to treatments, and developing and reviewing a release plan or justification for continued inpatient status. The position requires traveling to and from McNeil Island by ferry. The ferry ride is considered commute time and is not a paid portion of the workday. The ferry schedule may be affected by severe weather or tides. Pierce County employees are eligible for a free ORCA card for transportation. On-site work at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Qualifications
A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington State and successful completion of an ACGME approved residency in Psychiatry. Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. Benefits for Psychiatrists
Relocation assistance $10,000 for Board Certification $10,000 incentive for psychiatrists newly hired to DSHS Loan forgiveness program up to $25,000 for qualifying employees Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans $6,500 annual CME allowance Employee legal representation and/or indemnification Eligibility for benefits immediately Deferred compensation program Five-year retirement vestment Career advancement Optimal work/life balance No mandatory call; 1.25x regular pay for extra duty (e.g., voluntary on-call) Opportunity to work on complex cases Free ORCA cards available for Pierce County employees On-site opportunity at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay Equal Opportunity
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations available in the application process. For accommodation requests, contact the Recruiter. Questions about this opportunity?
Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 06368. Compliance and Supplemental Information
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license and, when using a privately owned vehicle, must have liability insurance. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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