Psychiatrist 4

• Please Note: COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO LONGER REQUIRED*

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Psychiatrist 4 for the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA just northeast of Seattle. This is a day shift position that will require work to be completed onsite at the facility.

The mission of Mental Health Services is to provide quality medically necessary mental health care that promotes wellness to incarcerated patients.

This Psychiatrist 4 contributes to the agencies mission by providing quality mental health psychiatric services and evaluations utilizing the most current DSM for diagnostic clarification and medication management. The position also participates in crisis intervention, acute treatment, long-term management, Multidisciplinary Teams, and consultation to provide excellent patient care. This role includes clinical oversight of psychiatric evaluation and treatment for all psychiatric prescribers at MCC, as well as healthcare consultation with other clinicians, administrators, and HQ regarding the patients as is appropriate and needed.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume

• A cover letter

• Transcripts

• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis based on the current DSM, and medication management for mentally ill patients in residential treatment or outpatient treatment settings.

• Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data collected about patients' health status to identify patterns and variances from the desired outcomes.

• Diagnose mental health related symptoms based on the current DSM and determine mental health outcomes.

• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in treatment planning with primary focus on evaluation, the current DSM diagnosis, and medical management. Develop psychopharmalogical aspects of the treatment plan and share these with the MDT.

• Ensure continuity of care: Deliver health care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services and determining priorities and sequences of care to be provided based on needs and as directed by the WA DOC Health Plan.

• Implement psychiatric plan of care by providing direct psychiatric patient care; directing others about the urgency, timeframes, and methods to deliver health care on and off site; another type or level of intervention; acting as necessary to provide orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive matter.

• Analyze and evaluate the structures and timeframes for mental health service delivery; the expected effects of treatment intervention, the outcomes to be achieved, revision of the plan of care to prevent complications, and intervene to address new or emerging problems or to improve care and service delivery.

• Obtain informed consent for treatment, respond to patient kite requests, and appropriately utilize surrogate decision-makers when patients are not competent to make their own decisions.

• Initiate and renew referrals and prescriptions for involuntary antipsychotic medications, to include preparing referral documentation and testifying at a hearing as clinically appropriate.

• Appropriately initiate referrals for DOC Statewide Care Review Committee (CRC); for non-formulary request of psychiatric medications when current standards indicate the medication would be beneficial.

• Participate in release planning, including prescribing appropriate release medications and assisting in the coordination of pertinent information to health care providers for patients scheduled for community-based care.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to include computer and other electronic media with patients, their families, other health care providers, custody, and institutional personnel. Provide effective communication and documentation.

• Develop collaborative relationships with staff to improve clinical work and continuity of care.

• Solicit information to identify problems and develop solutions.

• Ensure that plans to deliver care are implemented and revised as needed, resulting in safe, timely, and clinically appropriate service provision.

• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings, the rationale, and plan for actions taken in the health record, computerized database, and on other approved DOC forms for optimal patient care. All documentation will be in accordance with policy/procedure.

• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care including chart documentation using appropriate format of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected treatment administered, and patient education provided. Assist in writing, evaluating, and revising nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans and completes other entries to support the problem-oriented health care record.

• Protect the confidentiality of health records as mandated by law, professional standards, DOC Policy Directives, facility Operational Memorandums, and Health Care Unit procedures. Treat all health records or health information as confidential and privileged.

• Serve as a treatment resource/consultant to other disciplines.

• Conduct or participate in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs, and treatment techniques.

• Prepare clinical reports and correspondence on patient progress.

• Consult with headquarters clinical representatives.

• Confer with MDT on mental health and special needs of patients.

• Assure continuity of care by adhering to protocols of communication when patients transfer.

• Participate in utilization review and quality improvement process.

• Respond to verbal and written requests from offenders and institution staff, as directed, with information or advice consistent with statutes and procedures on health care record confidentiality.

• Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Process (CQIP) program and Care Review Committee (CRC) teleconferences.

• Participate/attend in Health Services Quality Improvement meetings & activities on behalf of Psychiatry.

• Participate/represent facility in statewide quality improvement initiatives; share local processes and learn from other facilities; implement best practices for patient care.

• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy, DOC formulary, and the WA DOC Health Plan.

• Participate in formal clinical oversight according to facility DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.

• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Complete unusual incident reports as directed, collect data, investigate, and complete reports necessary to the ongoing operation of Health Services.

• Conducting in-service training for health care staff.

• Participating in statewide committees.

• Participating in developing or providing feedback for DOC mental health policies/procedures.

• Provide psychiatric input in the response to resolutions.

• Maintain DOC annual training requirements and necessary CEUs.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Washington State license to practice medicine and surgery.

• Board Certified or eligible for certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

• Must maintain and adhere to the continuing education requirements for the applicable professional credential.

• Must adhere to legislation and/or law changes that may affect current licensure and/or registration requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Forensic procedure/experience.

• Corrections experience.

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application:

• The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

• If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

What we offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year

• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month

• 12 paid holidays a year

• Generous retirement plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Assistance

• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Additional Information:

• The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 position.

• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days of the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.

• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Our Mission: To improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.

• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.

• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess the following core diversity competencies:

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.

• Promote inclusiveness.

• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.

• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email zenon.mateyka@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509.290.7123. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6388.