Associate Behavioral Health Director

1 month ago
United States$146,739 - $168,749/yearFull TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Weekends

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78% above median for General Medicine in WA

Accepting this costs you $208k over 3 years

Posted 55 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Western Washington University as a Associate Behavioral Health Director in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • quality behavioral health care that meets the needs of WWU’s diverse student population. Position Duties and Responsibilities 70% Direct Clinical Services:
  • up for patients based upon diagnoses. Help to arrange emergency care and hospitalization when appropriate.
  • Facilitate referrals, coordinate care across campus and community services.
  • Oversee day

Requirements

  • Board Certified Psychiatrist or Doctoral level Psychiatric
  • Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Minimum of three years of administrative experience in a healthcare setting, including supervision
  • Current unrestricted Washington State license or ability to be licensed by time of hire in Washington State, with maintenance of continuing education requirements

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $146,739 - $168,749/year

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Western Washington University as a Associate Behavioral Health Director.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementCrisis InterventionProgram ManagementStaff SupervisionAccreditation ComplianceStrategic PlanningElectronic Health RecordsTelemedicineCultural CompetencyRisk AssessmentPolicy ImplementationData AnalysisInterdisciplinary CollaborationHealthcare AdministrationPatient Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Behavioral Health Director at Western Washington University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Western Washington University 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.

Compensation Analysis

Western Washington University lists compensation for this physician position at $147k to $169k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($147k–$169k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Program Management, Staff Supervision, Accreditation Compliance, Strategic Planning, Electronic Health Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves delivering direct psychiatric clinical care, including evaluations and medication management for students, while also managing the daily operations of the Student Health Center's Behavioral Health team. The director ensures compliance with accreditation standards and contributes t...

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About Western Washington University

Higher Education
Bellingham, WA
2-5
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago