Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist Universal Health Services paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance United States, Washington, Kirkland 10200 Northeast 132nd Street (Show on map) May 20, 2026

Responsibilities Job Title:

Psychiatrist Location:

Kirkland, Washington Fairfax Behavioral Health is hiring a passionate Full-Time Psychiatrist for our Kirkland campus! Fairfax Behavioral Health has been a cornerstone of mental health care in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas since 1930. Our mission is to provide top-quality patient care through comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment services for adolescents and adults.

Kirkland Campus:

157-bed standalone psychiatric hospital offering a full continuum of care.

Everett Campus:

30-bed adult psychiatric facility in Everett at Providence Medical Center's Pacific Campus.

Monroe Campus:

34-bed facility located at Evergreen Health in Monroe. Bellevue Outpatient Fairfax Behavioral Health offers a complete continuum of acute inpatient, PHP, IOP, Patriot Support Program for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders, and Women's-focused programs. With over 94 years of service, we are dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. We prioritize patient recovery, offering a supportive environment and a comprehensive plan for long-term sobriety and improved mental health.

Details Manageable and Sustainable Caseload:

Inpatient Adolescent; Average 16 encounters per day.

Flexible Schedule:

Generally, Monday-Friday, day shifts, with the ability to be offsite after daily patient care duties are finished.

Primary Duties:

Initial psychiatric evaluations, assessments, treatment team leadership, and patient discharges.

Work-Life Balance:

1:4 weekend rounding in person & once per week evening call by phone only.

Leadership and Growth Opportunities:

Unit Directorship/Leadership appointment available if interested.

Qualifications Benefits and Compensation Unit or Service Line Directorship:

Available for those interested (includes additional stipend). Bonus structure: Additional earnings potential through productivity bonus plan and additional call & weekend shifts.

Benefits:

Robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401K, ST/LT disability, etc. Malpractice insurance covered.

PTO:

26 days Paid Time Off annually. CME package Other compensation: Negotiable Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus.

Required Education, Licensure, & Certifications Education:

MD/DO degree from an accredited program.

Certification:

BC/BE in General Psychiatry (required).

Certification:

BE/BC General Psychiatry (required); BE/BC Child Adolescent Psychiatry (strongly preferred).

Licensure:

Current Washington physician/medical license in good standing, or the ability to obtain required license.

Credentialing:

Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians. Kirkland, WA, offers a vibrant lifestyle with its picturesque waterfront, bustling downtown, and numerous parks and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a thriving local economy. The city is known for its high quality of life, featuring diverse dining options, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and boating. With its proximity to Seattle and the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Kirkland provides an ideal blend of urban convenience and serene living. One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.