This is the supervisory or expert level of the series. Supervises and participates in treatment of mentally ill; directs psychiatric treatment program of unit or section.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates work of medical and nursing staff; coordinates their work with related programs;

Reviews treatment plans, clerical records, diagnoses, and patient-release proposals for quality and adherence to institution policy;

Conducts or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs, and treatment techniques;

Examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge;

Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for mentally ill patients;

Prepares reports and correspondence on treatment programs, hospital policy, and patient progress;

May supervise lower level staff.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in State of Washington.

AND

Eligibility for certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

New class replaces 51320 Psychiatrist 2; effective June 1, 2005.
Revised job class title, formerly Psychiatrist 4 - Teamsters; adopted November 12, 2015, effective November 13, 2015.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017.

 

 

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.