DSHS SCC Physician 3

About the role

The Special Commitment Center (SCC) within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking a Primary Care Physician. Located on serene McNeil Island in Washington State, SCC offers a unique medical career with a focus on autonomy, purpose-driven care, and a balanced lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary care physician for residents, providing scheduled and urgent medical care.
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations; order, interpret, and review laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate patients for physical, behavioral, psychological, and psychosocial health issues.
• Provide medical assessment and treatment in partnership with a dedicated team, focusing on holistic care.
• Coordinate and direct a multidisciplinary clinical approach, including making diagnostic and treatment recommendations and referring to specialty consultants as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records; prepare reports and contribute to reviews of patient progress and medical-surgical activities.
• Share daytime and after-hours on-call responsibilities.
• Provide emergency medical responses and participate in mortality reviews.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington or ability to obtain licensure by the start of employment.
• Completion of the residency program.
• Experience in the practice of medicine, preferably working with the behavioral health population.
• Eligible for certification from a program accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Qualifications

• Competitive salary starting at $302,352.00.
• Additional monthly pay for board certification.
• Athorough benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as a flexible spending account.
• Opportunities for continuing medical education and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance of $10,000 for board certification and $6,500 for CME courses.
• Legal representation and transportation benefits.
• Additional 5% premium pay for employees performing on-site at least three days a week.
• Free ORCA card for transportation use.
• Ferry transportation provided to McNeil Island employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses.
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance options through payroll deduction.
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings through the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) for supplemental retirement savings.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid holidays and personal leave.
• Sick leave and vacation (annual leave) accruals.

Pay

$302,352.00 starting salary, with additional pay for board certification and CME courses.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility for on-call responsibilities.