Posting number: 2026-02172
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Job classification: PSYCHIATRIST 4
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health, Forensics, Physicians, Medical/Dental, Medical
Psychiatrist 4 (Coalition) - Initial target salary $317652
Application review begins immediately.
Are you looking for a great opportunity to further your career in psychiatry? The Special Commitment Center (SCC) (part of the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration) is seeking a Psychiatrist with experience or desire to work with individuals with various paraphilias and personality disorders to join their dedicated team on McNeil Island.
The Special Commitment Center is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. We are looking for teammates who share our vision and who are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters growth while promoting engagement and safety, leading to better outcomes for our agency, our clients, and our community.
The Psychiatrist 4 reports directly to the SCC Medical Director who is a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer. This position provides psychiatric services to the SCC population including those residing in Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) settings of the Secure Community Transition Facilities in King and Pierce Counties. In addition, the SCC Psychiatrist will provide care and consultation to those residents in community placements through conditional release to a LRA.
Basic dutiesinclude diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions of the residents, 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 civil commitment.
The position requires traveling to and from McNeil Island on a ferry. The ferry ride is considered commute time and not a paid portion of the work day. The ferry schedule may be impacted by severe weather and/or tides.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. 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.
We are most interested in applicants who meet the following
As an employer, the Department of Social and Health Services offers the following to Psychiatrists:
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 02172.
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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewedhere. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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