Associate Behavioral Health Director
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78% above median for General Medicine in WA
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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
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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Work-Life Balance Score
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
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