DSHS ESH Psychiatrist - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

DSHS ESH Psychiatrist


About the Job:

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Eastern State Hospital (ESH) are looking for a psychiatrist who will provide consultation services for our most challenging cases.

If you enjoy really putting your experience to work, this is the position for you

You'll use your very strong interpersonal skills to be able to provide consultation on challenging behavioral cases while leaving the assigned psychiatrist in charge of decision-making.

You'll also have strong behavioral intervention skills and the ability to provide training on behavioral intervention not only to the rest of the consult liaison team but also to personnel throughout the hospital.

About Us:

The Department of Social and Health Services offers a competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay for voluntary on-call, additional monthly pay for board certification, an excellent benefits package, and annual funding for continuing medical education.

H1B/J1 visa candidates are encouraged to apply. The below information describes the typical benefits available for full-time employment.

• Relocation assistance

* $10,000 for Board Certification
* $10,000 incentive for psychiatrists newly hired to DSHS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

* $5,000 annual allowance for CME courses

• Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
• Tuition reimbursement up to $25,000 for qualifying employees
• Eligible for benefits immediately
• Deferred compensation program
• Optimal work/life balance
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary

About You:
A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington


AND
Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology


About the Location:

Medical Lake is located near Spokane which presents the ideal place to live, work, play, and be a part of a community.

Outdoor activities are especially plentiful given the area's natural beauty and its four seasons. No matter if you love city life or nature, Spokane has it all.

As a vibrant city, downtown Spokane is one of the largest cities in Washington state.

Exuding urban character and offering a top-notch quality of life, such as affordable cost of living, five ski resorts within 1.5 hours of downtown, dozens of lakes within an hour of downtown, hundreds within 2 hours, five universities, and a lively arts, music, and theater scene.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work.

It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

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.

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, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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