Medical Director & Geriatric Adult IP Psychiatry

MultiCare Health System • Auburn, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Health System is seeking an experienced psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Adult and Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry at Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, Washington. The 1.0 FTE role combines 0.5 FTE of medical leadership with 0.5 FTE of clinical practice in adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric units, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The Medical Director ensures the quality and timeliness of psychiatric care across the Behavioral Health Network’s Inpatient Programs in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, contracts, and laws.

The role provides clinical and operational leadership, supervises medical staff, supports multidisciplinary inpatient care, and advances quality, safety, and continuity of care. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with 0.5 FTE designated for administration. MultiCare describes itself as a not-for-profit, locally governed healthcare system serving the Pacific Northwest. Auburn Medical Center is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds and a range of other specialty services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
• Washington State physician licensure.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• At least five years of clinical experience following residency or fellowship, including direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical leadership role preferred.
• Additional education in healthcare administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality psychiatric care for inpatients.
• Oversee diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and discharge processes.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and risk-management protocols, including suicide precautions and restraints.
• Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and potentially other clinical team members.
• Support recruitment, hiring, credentialing, and privileging of medical staff.
• Conduct peer reviews, performance evaluations, and clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on daily unit operations and adequate medical coverage, including on-call schedules and rounding protocols.
• Participate in or lead daily multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Help coordinate patient flow, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, and state licensing requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and informed-consent processes, and ensure adherence to restraint and seclusion policies.
• Monitor medication use, including psychotropic prescribing practices.
• Lead quality-improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
• Analyze trends in adverse events, readmissions, and incident reports; respond to sentinel events and oversee corrective-action planning.
• Provide training and mentorship to medical staff, trainees, and residents when applicable, promoting learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to budgets, staffing models, and program growth.
• Represent inpatient psychiatry in organizational meetings and initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement practices by the medical team.
• Coordinate care with emergency departments, outpatient providers, and community services.
• Lead or support discharge planning to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• CME allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement benefits and employer-sponsored retirement plans.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
• Physician wellness resources and organizational support.
• Competitive tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships, and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree