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title: Physician Psychiatry BH at MultiCare Health
description: MultiCare Health is hiring for the Physician Psychiatry BH role in Seattle, WA.
  Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | MultiCare Health |
| **Location** | Seattle, WA |
| **Salary** | $291.7K/yr - $313.2K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for MultiCare Health.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for MultiCare Health.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $186,000 – $337,000 a year (median $300,000).

## Description

**Join a team that shares your calling** 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

**About the Opportunity**

Join a compassionate and collaborative team providing essential psychiatric care to patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. 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.

**What You’ll Do:**

• Deliver in-person mental health care in a freestanding 70-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital during business hours.

• Average daily caseload of 13 patients. On average, 3-4 new admissions per week.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 18 years or older with acute psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient hospitalization.

**What You’ll Get:**

• Flexible schedule M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. You can go home and complete documentation remotely once you have finished in-person patient care responsibilities. Providers 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. Additional compensation opportunity!

• Supportive team environment that values communication and respect. Dedicated social work and nursing team, primary care team, on-site pharmacy, and Court Evaluator to provide clinician support

• Competitive salary, sign on and relocation bonus, top notch benefits, and more!

• Inpatient psychiatric setting with manageable patient volume

**The Ideal Candidate**

We’re looking for a compassionate and adaptable Psychiatrist who thrives in a dynamic environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with diverse patient populations and contributing to a friendly, patient-focused culture. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in serving patients with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

**What You Need:**

- Completion of an ACGME- accredited psychiatry residency program
- Board eligible or board certification in psychiatry
- An active Washington state Medical license, without sanctions or restrictions
- Current CME hours to maintain licensure
- Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- An active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

**About the Facility**

Navos West Seattle Campus is a freestanding psychiatric inpatient hospital with a long-standing, integrated Primary Care team. The practice is built on a culture of collaboration and a commitment to delivering comprehensive care to underserved populations.

**Interested?**

Apply today to join a team that makes a difference in patients’ lives every day while enjoying a flexible, rewarding work environment. Contact <Kate.Esvelt@multicare.org> for more information!

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**Position Summary**

The inpatient psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and directing treatment for adult patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to acute inpatient level of care.

**Responsibilities**

- 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 and 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

**Requirements**

- Current Washington State Physician and Surgeon license to practice medicine, without sanctions or restrictions
- Current CME hours to maintain licensure
- Successful completion of an approved ACGME-approved residency resulting in “board-eligible” status for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- An active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

**About Navos Behavioral Health** 

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, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

**Why MultiCare?** 

**Rooted in the local community** 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

**Growth and education** 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

**Well-being and support** 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

**Living our values** 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

**Belonging for all** 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

**Pacific Northwest lifestyle** 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

**Pay and Benefit Expectations**

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $291,666.67 - $313,200.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed [here](https://jobs.multicare.org/pay-benefits/).
## Skills

- Psychiatric Nursing
- Epic EHR
- Primary Care
- Psychiatric Medications
- Admissions Coordination
- ACGME Accreditation
- Certification in Psychiatry
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Treatment Planning
- Medicare
- Medical Licensure
- Physician And Surgeon
- Electronic Medical Record
- Medicaid
- Patient Discharge
- Sanctions Compliance
- Inpatient Care
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- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Relocation Assistance

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