Mental Health Professional Residential Program

This Clinical Psychology position at Kitsap Mental Health Services 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Kitsap Mental Health Services lists compensation for this physician position at $68k to $85k annually.

This is approximately 20% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $41 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in 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: Psychosocial Care, Treatment Planning, Crisis De-escalation, Safety Planning, Documentation, Intervention, Discharge Planning, Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Professional will provide therapeutic psychosocial care, lead aspects of the admission and treatment process, and coordinate closely with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of care for residents. Key duties include developing safety plans, facilitating clinical tea...

Benefits package: $3,000 Sign-on Bonus, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Up to 31 Days PTO, Fully Paid YMCA Membership, Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Student Loan Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.