Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Role: Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychiatrist (staff physician)
• Clinical focus: psychiatric evaluations and treatment for Veterans with a wide range of mental health needs

Description

The BHIP psychiatrist performs mental health assessments and psychodiagnostic services for a diverse population, including anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment issues, attention/cognitive symptoms, and conditions involving suicidality and personality disorders. You will provide medication evaluation and management, referrals/consults, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing care coordination within an interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities also include ordering diagnostic tests, ensuring practice aligns with required standards, and completing clinical and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
• Provide diagnostic assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Perform medication evaluation and management
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and studies
• Coordinate and triage consults/referrals; collaborate in team meetings and treatment planning
• Maintain clinical documentation and complete clinical reminders, safety plans, and treatment plans
• Perform on-call duties and related duties as assigned
• Administrative: may serve as BHIP team lead

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship per VA policy (non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• MD (or equivalent) degree from an approved medical school
• Full and unrestricted medical license
• Completion of accredited residency training (or meet VA-defined alternatives) leading to board certification eligibility
• English proficiency (spoken and written)
• Background/security investigation
• Onboarding and pre-employment physical requirements
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Paid time off (50–55 days/year including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays) plus possible CME paid absence
• Federal pension (traditional) and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage provided
• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year with full-time board certification)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state/territory