Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatrist (Behavioral Health)

Description

Provide a full range of psychiatric services for Veterans, including diagnosing behavioral disorders (particularly complex or unusually difficult cases) and delivering comprehensive interventions.

Independently manage a caseload with psychiatric treatment plans that are documented and supported by timely completion of clinical reminders. Ensure complete responsibility for clinical assessments, Veteran care decisions, and medical documentation in CPRS.

Consult with behavioral health and other specialty programs, provide outreach to Veterans and families as needed, and support clinical program development, program evaluation, data-driven quality improvement, and supervision of psychiatry residents and fellows as required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy)
• MD (or equivalent) degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school approved by VA
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State/Territory/Commonwealth or DC
• Completion of approved residency training leading to eligibility for board certification (with limited exceptions)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete required online onboarding and identification requirements (REAL ID compliant per policy effective May 7, 2025)
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• May be required to complete pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) if in a testing-designated position

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Paid time off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options
• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year with board certification and full-time status)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Monday–Friday schedule (with on-call nights/weekends as required) and ad-hoc telework