Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I - Temporary

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I - Temporary at Seattle Children's a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Pediatrics position at Seattle Children's is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Seattle Children's lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $83k annually.

This is approximately 72% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Age Appropriate Coaching, Supervision, Psychiatric Patient Care, Acute Patient Care, Stress Management, Intervention Initiation, Safety Promotion, Nursing Assistant Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This temporary position involves providing age-appropriate coaching and supervision to patients and families hospitalized on the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU), directed by Nursing Leaders. Incumbents must work with complex and acute psychiatric patients, initiating interventions to ...