Psychiatry - Physician

Psychiatry - Physician at Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health summary:

The Section Head, Hospital Psychiatry at Virginia Mason Medical Center leads the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team, providing behavioral health expertise in a hospital setting. This role involves managing complex psychiatric conditions, educating clinical teams, and collaborating across medical and social services to enhance patient care. The position emphasizes strategic leadership and integrated care within a supportive work-life balance environment, with no overnight or weekend call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Join Virginia Mason Medical Center as our Section Head, Hospital Psychiatry! Lead our dynamic Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry team, providing essential behavioral health expertise within a collaborative hospital setting.

Your Impact:

• Manage complex patient needs, including delirium, mood, psychotic, anxiety, substance use, and somatic symptom disorders.
• Work closely with patients under the Involuntary Treatment Act with Single Bed Certification.
• Educate clinical teams and multiple residency programs on behavioral healthcare.
• Partner across medical, surgical, emergency, and social work services in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.
• Provide strategic leadership to Hospital Psychiatry, partnering with Department of Medicine and Hospital Care leaders to drive quality, strategy, and team development.

Work-Life Balance:

• Weekday schedule (8 AM - 5 PM).
• No overnight or weekend call responsibilities (covered by telepsychiatry).

If you're a visionary psychiatrist passionate about integrated care and leadership, apply today to shape the future of hospital psychiatry!

Compensation range of $298,937 - $321,401 is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. NOTE: Compensation for this position will also include a stipend.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• BE/BC Psychiatrist
• Consultation-Liaison Fellowship training and C-L Board Certification preferred
• Psychiatry leadership experience
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice

Compensation for this position will also include a stipend.

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Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body, mind, and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range
$143.72 - $154.52 /hour

Keywords:

psychiatry, consultation-liaison, behavioral health, hospital psychiatry, mental health leadership, patient care management, substance use disorders, integrated care, clinical education, psychotic disorders