Physician (SUD Psychiatrist)

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.

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Psychiatrist to deliver exceptional, Veteran-centered care as part of a collaborative team providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to Veterans served by the newly established National Center for Warrior Independence. As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the NCWI SUD Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment. Must be skilled in general outpatient & addiction psychiatry, diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy & psychotherapy. Should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of conditions, including but not limited to substance use disorders, mood, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic and psychiatric disorders in the aging Veteran population. VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System has an active relationship with multiple academic affiliates, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov 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 Patient Care Services may provide direct patient care services to Veterans in the section and at other sites within GLA; the duties are not limited to the following: Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population & a full range of therapeutic interventions, including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation & management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, & overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPAA, VA policies & procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes & regulations, medical record documentation, & mandatory continuing education Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment & the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care The psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults & triage of specialty clinic referrals Orders diagnostic tests & consultations, & discriminates between normal & abnormal findings, making appropriate treatment decisions Areas in which the psychiatrist is assigned & has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, & other psychiatric disorders in outpatient clinical settings Mental health assessments, including suicide risk assessments & diagnostic assessments for both acute & chronic mental health conditions Crisis evaluation & intervention/management Treatment, including psychiatric pharmacotherapy within the VA formulary guidelines & non-pharmacotherapy interventions (e.g., psychotherapies) Perform on-call duties, as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

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-employment physical 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.