Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatrist providing behavioral health services across multiple clinical settings

• Setting coverage: Outpatient clinics, inpatient units, primary care, emergency department, substance abuse, PTSD, and community day programs

Description

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for complex and difficult patients using in-person and tele-mental health services. Educate patients and families, consult with professional staff on clinical findings and treatment plans, and document care in accordance with VA procedures and performance measures. Participate in quality clinical care and mental health components of the Medical Center Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental disorders

• Develop, implement, and document treatment plans for an assigned caseload

• Provide education to patients and family members/significant others

• Consult with professional staff regarding assessment findings and treatment plans

• Ensure timely screening, clinical reminder completion, and accurate documentation (including diagnostic/procedure coding)

• Assist with clinical program implementation and facility standards/VA Headquarters requirements

• Coordinate services through liaisons with other health care programs

• Participate in meetings and psychiatry peer review procedures

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with VA policy exceptions for non-citizens

• MD (or equivalent) degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a VA-approved school

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine/surgery

• Completed VA-approved accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (with stated exception pathways)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation eligibility

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Fulfill onboarding and identification requirements

• Drug screening (urinalysis) for testing-designated positions

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Complete all required documents and application steps

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required for VA Health Care Personnel

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus; regular salary increases

• 50–55 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME-related absence)

• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Licensure support: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

• Possible up to $1,000/year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm