BH - Psychiatrist

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!

All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA , Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• We believe belonging is essential.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.
  
  

ACRS seeks a part-time Psychiatrist who provides skilled psychiatric care and ensures continuity of care as part of the Medical Services Team

• Schedule: Mon-Fri, no weekend work!
  
  

Competitive Benefits Package Includes

• Pay range is between $148,300 to $161,600 annually. Can increase based on experience.
• ACRS pays your license, board certification, and DEA renewal fees.
• 32 hours paid continuing education with $800 in training funds annually.
• ACRS pays 100% for employee only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%.
• Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost.
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.
• Employer paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• Paid Time Off:
• 4.8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment.
• 4.8 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.
• 19.2 hours (max) of wellness leave per year, available to use upon hire, no waiting period. Wellness leave hour amount is subject to proration based on the calendar month of hiring.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.
• 403b Retirement Savings Account eligibility.
• Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Program.
  

Essential Job Functions

• Performs direct psychiatric functions: assessment and diagnosis of new consumers; prescribes psychiatric medications; medication monitoring; consults with other ACRSs’ medical staff and case managers regarding client care; coordinates referrals to other care providers; performs or assists in crisis intervention.
• Provide in-service education and consultation to ACRS staff, as requested.
• Meets with Medical Director and other clinical staff as scheduled.
• Participates in staff meetings and consultations as schedule Permits. Performs consultations to nursing homes.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Valid state licensure as MD or DO with board-certified psychiatric credentials and prescribing privileges AND
• Three (3) years experience in psychiatric medicine including one (1) year minimum in community mental health preferred.
• Cultural Humility:
• Ability to provide effective and respectful service to employees, visitors and clients of diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of: major psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder and somatization; psychotropic medications including indications, contraindications, dosages and treatment of side effects; and county mental health system preferred.
• Must have assessment skills necessary for prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication and basic physical assessment skills necessary for appropriate referral of clients to medical providers.
• Crisis intervention skills, group facilitation skills, skill working with interpreters bilingual/bicultural clinical case managers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Technical Skills:
• Competency in navigating electronic health record (EHR) systems like EPIC and efficiently completing documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Effective ability to navigate a computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and spreadsheet data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must have reliable transportation. If using a personal or agency vehicle to fulfill job duties, must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under ACRS’s auto policy. If using personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, which may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. Involves tasks where visual acuity is beneficial. Work is performed in person/in office with the potential of hybrid work (one day per week working remotely). The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office

EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.

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If you require accommodation to assist with your job application, please contact recruiting@acrs.org. Our HR team is dedicated to providing alternative means and personalized assistance to ensure that your application can be submitted without undue hardship.

Our goal is to provide an accessible, fair, and inclusive application process, and we encourage you to communicate your needs so we can assist you effectively.