DSHS WSH Psychiatrist

Overview Psychiatrist (Coalition) - Initial target salary $311,424. Application review begins immediately. Western State Hospital (WSH) in Lakewood, Washington is looking for Psychiatrists to guide multi-disciplinary inpatient treatment teams on wards dedicated to general adult, geriatric and forensic populations. Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals are essential. WSH is one of the largest psychiatric hospitals west of the Mississippi River with over 800 beds and about 2500 full-time staff. Western State Hospital is a psychiatric hospital serving western Washington that provides evaluation and inpatient treatment for adults with serious or long-term behavioral health issues. Psychiatrists provide specialized care to patients on wards in the Center for Forensic Services, on civil admission wards, and on longer-term civil wards for non-geriatric and geriatric adults. Responsibilities Basic duties include certifying the medical necessity of hospital level of care, prescribing and reviewing appropriate medication and treatment, performing ongoing assessments of the patient/'s response to treatments, and developing and reviewing a release plan or justification for continued inpatient status. Qualifications A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington State and successful completion of ACGME approved residency in Psychiatry. Strong psychopharmacology skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals are essential. H1B/J1 Visa candidates are encouraged to apply. Benefits and Compensation 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 allowance for CME courses Employee legal representation and/or indemnification Eligible 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, such as voluntary on-call Opportunity to work on complex cases Free ORCA cards for Pierce County employees On-site work three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary Equity and Inclusion The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision emphasizes equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitments. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Application Process Applicants may confidentially apply for this opening by attaching a resume or CV and a letter of interest, or email all documents to Anthony Distefano at . Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver/'s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Equal Opportunity Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Accommodation requests may be made to the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06