Announcement #

2026-214

Issue Date: 10-15-26

Closing Date: 10-28-26

Psychiatrist

Behavioral Health

Department of Tribal Health

Hourly Wage: $75.10-$84.52/Regular/Full-Time

This position is responsible for diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, usually through medication. Their duties include studying mood, personality and behavioral disorders, discussing symptoms with patients to determine a diagnosis and prescribing medication to correct chemical imbalances in the patient's brain.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interview, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing.
• Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis.
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications.
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, therapists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care.
• Providing guidance and direction to YNBHS staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Consult with the patients Primary Care Physician, Nurse or other health care providers.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Abide by Yanaka Nation Rules and Regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices.
• Medicine-Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease, and deformities. This includes systems, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Administration and management-Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current and valid board certification in Psychiatry.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Washington State.
• Current DEA registration.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Required to pass pre-employment background Check.
• Must possess a valid Washing State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.