Psychiatrist 4 - Eastern State Hospital (Medical Lake) 06246
Location: Medical Lake, Washington
Description: State of Washington is in need of Psychiatrist 4 - Eastern State Hospital (Medical Lake) 06246 right now, this career will be ordered in Washington. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Our Vision is:
Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities
Our Mission is:
T! he Department of Social and Health Services will improve the safety and health of individuals, families and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships.
Our Values are:
Excellence in Service
Respect
Collaboration and Partnership
Diversity
Accountability
This posting will remain open until an adequate candidate pool is available. The hiring manager reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after seven calendar days from the initial date of posting.
Duties:
The Challenge An opportunity to be part of a team that leads the field of psychiatry at Eastern State Hospital (ESH). The Department of Psychiatry is a leader in the application of evidenced based/ research based care.
We are seeking highly trained, seasoned psychiatric professionals who appreciate an outstanding work environment that allows staff to enjoy a high degree of both autonomy and collegiality! . Be p art of the hospital mission to promote recovery and wel! l being in partnership with those served. This position offers state employment with competitive benefits (including malpractice coverage) and opportunity for paid on-call duty. Join a stable Medical Staff of 30+ psychiatrists, physicians and physician assistants.
Education Loan Repayment This position is eligible for the Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. Financial support is provided in the form of loan repayment for a minimum three-year service obligation. Award amounts are based on the applicant’s educational loan debt with a maximum award of $25,000 per year, not to exceed $75,000 for the minimum three-year service obligation.
About Eastern State Hospital Eastern State Hospital is one of two state-owned psychiatric hospitals for adults. The hospital provides evaluation and inpatient treatment for individuals with serious or long-term mental illness that have been referred to the hospital through the Regional Support Network (RSN! ) system or through the criminal justice system. Eastern State Hospital is the 287-bed state psychiatric hospital for 20 eastern Washington counties and is accredited by Joint Commission and certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Hospital is located in the city of Medical Lake. Medical Lake is located in the West Plains of Spokane County. With a population of approximately 4,810. Medical Lake has many unique features and services to offer, whether it's the wonderful lakes, abundant wildlife and wooded location, seasonable weather, or comprehensive trail system. It is in close proximity to Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane.
Position Overview Your primary role will be to supervise and participate in the treatment of mentally ill patients at ESH. This includes assessing and treating persons detained and committed under RCW 10.77, RCW 71.05 and SB 6358. You will formulate diagnosis, prescribe medications, and monitor medication! regimen. This is your opportunity to be a treatment team leader tasked! to coordinate the input from psychology, social work, nursing and rehabilitative therapies to ensure that the patient’s treatment plan is effective and appropriate. When necessary, you will also arbitrate aftercare plans.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to provide consultation and training to peers and other disciplines. This involves preparing court petitions and giving testimony in hearings. It also includes advising family, community agencies, courts and others regarding hospitalization treatments and aftercare plans.
Qualifications:
Required: A Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington
AND
Eligible for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Note: H1B J1 Visa Candidates will be considered
Supplemental Information:
To apply to this position:
Please email or send current resume or CV to:
Laurie Walker, Staff! ing Specialist P.O. Box 800 Medical Lake, WA 99022-0800 Phone: (509) 565-4328 Email: Laurie.Walker@dshs.wa.gov
All job applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of job offer.
This position is designated as “ emergent†under the DSHS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. In a recognized emergency, any employee in this position may be required to report for duty on short notice, work outside the regular schedule including days off, perform duties beyond those normally assigned, and/or report to an alternate work site.
Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to appointment in DSHS positions which are directly responsible for the supervision and care or treatment of children, developmentally disabled persons, vulnerable adults, or mentally ill persons. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment but will be consid! ered in determining the applicant's character, suitability, and may res! ult in denial of employment.
This is a hospital environment. Employees must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis skin tests and providing documentation of immunity to rubeola (7-day measles) and rubella (German measles) and varicella (Chicken Pox). Immunity may be documented through immunization or serologic immunity. Compliance is a condition of employment.
Employees in this classification are included in a union shop. Employees must comply with all health screening requirements. These positions may be required to work overtime and/or holidays. Employees in these positions must be able to participate as an active member of the treatment team for patients who have behavioral, social, and/or medical problems and who may exhibit non-compliant behavior. DSHS has a restricted smoking policy.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis o! f age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (509) 565-4328. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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