Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Washington

Child Psychiatrist jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in health systems, community mental health centers, and academic medical institutions, with openings for both early-career clinicians fresh from residency and experienced attendings seeking leadership or supervisory roles. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma anchor most of the hiring activity, with established employers such as Seattle Children's, UW Medicine, and MultiCare Health System maintaining consistent openings. Telepsychiatry, integrated pediatric behavioral health, and adolescent inpatient psychiatry are the sub-specialties drawing the most consistent recruitment attention across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityAuburn, WA
Cities hiring5
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Transformations Care Network
Federal Way, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$250k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Child Psychiatrist
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Child Psychiatrist
Comprehensive Healthcare
Yakima, Washington
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$248k - $372k/yr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Eating Recovery Center
Bellevue, Washington
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$345k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient
LifeStance Health
Vancouver, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$408k - $467k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract
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Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Auburn, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$220k - $322k/yr
201-500

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Child Psychiatrist Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Auburn
1 job
Yakima
1 job
Bellevue
1 job
Vancouver
1 job
Federal Way
1 job

Child Psychiatrist Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health1 open role
Eating Recovery Center1 open role
Comprehensive Healthcare1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Washington.

  • Active Washington State Medical License issued by the Medical Quality Assurance Commission
  • Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry from ABPN
  • Completion of an accredited general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
  • Valid DEA registration with prescribing authority for controlled substances in Washington
  • Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused modalities
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage complex psychopharmacology independently

Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a child psychiatrist in Washington?

To become a child psychiatrist in Washington, you must earn a medical degree, complete a general psychiatry residency, and then finish a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship. After training, you apply for a Washington State Medical License through the Medical Quality Assurance Commission and obtain DEA registration. Most Washington employers also expect board certification or active board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

How much do child psychiatrists make in Washington?

Child psychiatrists in Washington earn a median of about $304,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,320 for the lowest 10% to over $363,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Washington?

Employers hiring child psychiatrists in Washington right now include LifeStance Health, Eating Recovery Center, and Comprehensive Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's concentration of large academic health systems and integrated behavioral health networks means hiring tends to be steady rather than seasonal, with full-time and part-time openings appearing across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Which Washington cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?

Auburn, Yakima, and Bellevue have the most child psychiatrist openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share of demand through its dense cluster of academic medical centers and children's health institutions, while Spokane and Tacoma generate consistent openings through regional health systems and community mental health organizations that serve populations with limited access to specialist care.

Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they are more limited than in purely desk-based fields, since child psychiatry often involves in-person evaluations, crisis response, and hands-on team collaboration. About 75% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. When remote positions do appear, they most often involve telepsychiatry consultations, medication management follow-ups, or outpatient therapy for stable patients.

How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing your child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and applying directly to supervised attending roles at Washington academic health systems such as UW Medicine or Seattle Children's, which regularly onboard new fellowship graduates. Community mental health centers across King, Pierce, and Spokane counties also hire early-career psychiatrists who can work under clinical supervision while building an independent caseload. Securing your Washington State Medical License and ABPN board eligibility before applying gives you a clear edge over candidates still in the credentialing process.

Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Scan the roles that match your experience level and subspecialty focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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