Physician - Psychiatry - BH (INPT)

About the role

Join a compassionate and collaborative team providing essential psychiatric care to patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting at Navos West Seattle Campus, a freestanding 70-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital with an integrated Primary Care team. This unique role offers flexibility and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to individuals with serious mental illness who otherwise may not have access to psychiatric care. The inpatient psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and directing treatment for adult patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to acute inpatient level of care. The practice is built on a culture of collaboration and a commitment to delivering comprehensive care to underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person mental health care during business hours with an average daily caseload of 13 patients
• Manage an average of 3–4 new admissions per week
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 18 years or older with acute psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient hospitalization
• Conduct suicide and violence risk assessments
• Formulate and implement comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Order laboratory tests as indicated
• Manage acute behavioral emergencies with behavioral and pharmacologic interventions
• Lead treatment team meetings and coordinate activity of the interdisciplinary team, including primary care providers, social workers, RNs, and other team members
• Consult with primary care providers and other clinicians to facilitate evaluation and treatment of medical conditions
• Collaborate with Social Workers and Court Evaluators to assess readiness for discharge and formulate discharge plans
• Document in the electronic medical record (EPIC)

Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program
• Board eligible or board certification in psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
• Current Washington State Physician and Surgeon license to practice medicine, without sanctions or restrictions
• Current CME hours to maintain licensure
• Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Schedule

Flexible schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Providers may complete documentation remotely once in-person patient care responsibilities are finished, but must be available by phone and have access to EPIC until 5:00 pm to address patient care issues. Optional call includes weekend coverage (phone call 5:00 pm – 8:00 am) and weekday coverage for other providers on PTO, with additional compensation.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values communication and respect
• Dedicated social work and nursing team, primary care team, on-site pharmacy, and Court Evaluator for clinician support
• Competitive salary, sign-on and relocation bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs for well-being and support
• Resource Groups and outreach programs fostering belonging for all
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle with natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections

Pay

The pay scale is $291,666.67 – $313,200.00 USD annually. Actual compensation is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including skill set, level of experience, certifications, and education. If associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale aligned with the applicant’s years of experience.

About the facility

Navos West Seattle Campus is a freestanding psychiatric inpatient hospital with a long-standing, integrated Primary Care team. Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages, specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Services include inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, and community-based programs. Known for innovation and a compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives. MultiCare has been rooted in the local community for more than 140 years, partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest.