BH - Psychiatrist

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Come work with us! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team. ACRS (Asian Counseling and Referral Service) has been working toward social justice since 1973, offering behavioral health programs, human services, and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

About ACRS:
Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: ACRS is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values:

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.

Position: Part-time Psychiatrist (0.6-0.8 FTE) who provides skilled psychiatric care and ensures continuity of care as part of the Medical Services Team

Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

• Pay range is between $148,300 to $215,500 annually. Can increase based on experience.
• ACRS pays your license, board certification, and DEA renewal fees.
• 32 hours paid continuing education with $800 in training funds annually (prorated based on FTE).
• ACRS pays 100% for employee-only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits; other options are covered 75%–85%.
• Vision insurance is available at a minimal cost.
• ACRS pays 100% of life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with hire date.
• Employer-paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on-site parking at Main Office.
• Paid Time Off (prorated based on FTE): 8 hours vacation accrued monthly from day 1 (use after 6 months), 6 hours sick leave (no waiting period), 32 hours wellness leave/year (subject to proration). 13 paid holidays annually.
• IT equipment provided; telecommuting reimbursement available. 403b eligibility; SEP available after 2 years. Employee Assistance Program.

• Performs direct psychiatric functions: assessment and diagnosis of new consumers; prescribes psychiatric medications; medication monitoring; consults with other medical staff and case managers; coordinates referrals; crisis intervention.
• Provides in-service education and consultation to ACRS staff as requested.
• Meets with Medical Director and other clinical staff as scheduled; participates in staff meetings and consultations; performs consultations to nursing homes.

• Education and Experience:
  • Valid state licensure as MD or DO with board-certified psychiatric credentials and prescribing privileges AND
  • Three (3) years of experience in psychiatric medicine including one (1) year minimum in community mental health preferred.
• Cultural Humility:
  • Ability to provide effective and respectful service to employees, visitors and clients of diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Knowledge of major psychiatric disorders including PTSD and somatization; psychotropic medications and monitoring; county mental health system preferred.
  • Assessment skills for prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications; basic physical assessment for referrals.
  • Crisis intervention, group facilitation, and interpreter/bicultural clinical case management skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EPIC) and compliant documentation;
    Microsoft Office and relevant software.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Reliable transportation; if using a vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance as required by ACRS policy.
  • Follows all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

The position requires regular…