Physician- Chief of Psychiatry

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ronda Eady, Ronda.Eady@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major Duties/Responsibilities: The Chief of Psychiatry serves as the senior clinical and administrative authority for all psychiatric services within the medical facility. Establishes and maintains clinical standards for psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation. Serves as consultant for complex clinical cases requiring advanced psychiatric expertise. Oversees the full scope of psychiatric services, including staffing, scheduling, workload management, productivity, and resource allocation. Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments, including the formulation of differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans. Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, personality disorders, and behavioral or emotional conditions using psychopharmacologic, somatic (e.g. ECT, rTMS), and psychotherapeutic interventions. Implements measurement-based care and leads quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes, access, and safety. Represents Psychiatry on committees, workgroups, and leadership councils. Collaborates with Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Pharmacists, and other clinical leaders to ensure coordinated care. Provides psychiatric consultation and specialty expertise to other medical center program, including multidisciplinary teams and special populations (e.g. homeless programs). Leads strategic planning for psychiatric service line growth, modernization, and service integration. Engages in administrative duties, as needed and other related responsibilities, as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-placement evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.