Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Full-time Psychiatrist role on a Behavioral Health team serving Veterans
• Remote work eligible; clinical coverage may require on-site presence as organizational needs change

Description

Provide general psychiatric services to Veterans, including crisis and walk-in support. Perform diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric consultations, treatment planning, and medication management, with care delivered in face-to-face, CVT, and/or VVC formats as clinically appropriate. Complete clinical notes and encounters within 24 hours and complete required training and quality processes (including OPPE for other providers by due dates).

Responsibilities

• Provide general clinical psychiatric services, including crisis and walk-in services
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations, consults, treatment planning, and medication management
• Supervise multidisciplinary staff as appropriate
• Document encounters and complete required training within required timeframes
• May provide clinical coverage for other Behavioral Health providers
• Exercise clinical judgment in selecting/adapting theories, techniques, and practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal total rewards package
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): student loan repayment eligibility; up to $200,000 based on review and approval (EDRP application required within four months of appointment)
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus; regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays; possible CME absence)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Licensure support: free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year if full-time with board certification)
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting