Salary : $250,632.00 - $337,092.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description DSHS ESH PsychiatristEastern State Hospital (ESH) is hiring a Psychiatristto join our multi-disciplinary treatment teams dedicated to promoting recovery from behavioral health issues for the people we serve. ESH is a fully accredited, state-owned, 317-bed psychiatric inpatient hospital, where our success is in our ability to collaborate to provide evaluation and inpatient treatment for people who have behavioral health issues.
The Opportunity:You will provide psychiatric care to people on our three units, Forensic Services Unit, Adult Psychiatric Unit, and Geropsychiatric Unit, and perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments to create individual treatment plans. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex cases and assist people on their road to recovery. Your day-to-day includes certifying the medical necessity of the hospital level of care, prescribing and reviewing appropriate medication and treatment, performing ongoing assessments of the patient's response to treatments, and formulating and reviewing discharge plans or justification for continued inpatient status. We are hiring for on-call or full-time. 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.
The successful applicant will have a starting salary of $303,804.
What makes us an employer of choice for Psychiatrists:The Department of Social and Health Services offers a competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay for voluntary on-call, additional monthly pay for board certification, an excellent benefits package, and annual funding for continuing medical education. H1B/J1 visa candidates are encouraged to applyThe below information describes the typical benefits available for full-time employment.
- Offers a competitive salary along with 1.25 times regular pay for voluntary on-call, additional monthly pay for board certification, an excellent benefits package, and annual funding for continuing medical education.
- Relocation assistance
- $10,000 for Board Certification
- $10,000 incentive for psychiatrists newly hired to DSHS
- $6,500 annual allowance for CME courses
- Employee legal representation and/or indemnification
- Tuition reimbursement up to $25,000 for qualifying employees.
What we are looking for:- Psychiatrists with a valid license, or ability to obtain, to practice medicine and surgery in Washington State and eligibility for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- A team leader familiar with working, in a collaborative manner, with various disciplines, in a treatment team setting.
The location:Medical Lake is located near which presents the ideal place to live, work, play, and be a part of a community. Outdoor activities are especially plentiful given the area's natural beauty and its four seasons. No matter if you love city life or nature, Spokane has it all.As a vibrant city, downtown Spokane is one of the largest cities in Washington state. Exuding urban character and offering a top-notch quality of life, such as affordable cost of living, five ski resorts within 1.5 hours of downtown, dozens of lakes within an hour of downtown, hundreds within 2 hours, five universities, and a lively arts, music, and theater scene.
Interested?Take a look at the videos below for a virtual tour and employee experience.
Questions? Contact and reference #04302.
Supplemental InformationPrior 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.
Updated 01-07-2026
