Medical Director & Geriatric Adult IP Psychiatry

MultiCare Health System•Auburn, WA

1d•$295,360 - $463,840•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Health System is seeking an experienced, collaborative psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Adult and Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry at Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, Washington. The position combines 0.5 FTE of medical leadership with 0.5 FTE of clinical practice caring for patients in adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric units, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The Medical Director ensures the quality and timeliness of psychiatric care delivered through the Behavioral Health Network’s Medical Services Inpatient Programs across a region of care, in compliance with applicable practice and agency standards, regulations, contracts, and laws. The role supports safe, high-quality inpatient care, clinical team leadership, unit operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and continuity of care. Auburn Medical Center is a 195-bed hospital serving South King County, with 58 behavioral health beds and a range of other services, including a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, regional heart and vascular services, and advanced surgical care. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. It is listed as 1.0 FTE, split evenly between administrative and clinical duties. The stated compensation range is $295,360–$463,840 annually. The posting also lists administrative salary of $185,120 based on 0.5 FTE and clinical salary of $145,833.50–$156,600 based on 0.5 FTE. Compensation may depend on skills, experience, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
Licensed to practice medicine in Washington State as a physician.
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.
Additional education in healthcare administration.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, high-quality psychiatric care for all 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 compliance with restraint and seclusion policies.
Monitor medication use, including psychotropic prescribing practices.
Lead quality-improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
Analyze adverse-event, readmission, and incident-report trends; 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 with emergency departments, outpatient providers, and community services.
Lead or support discharge planning to ensure continuity of post-discharge care.