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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@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 Telework: Ad-hoc This is an OPEN CONTINOUS announcement. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the hiring manager on a weekly basis. Major duties and responsibilities include: Clinical Care: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions in veterans. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including pharmacotherapy and various forms of psychotherapy. Provide medication management services, including prescription, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications. Offer crisis intervention and immediate care for veterans experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Collaborative Care: Work cohesively with a multidisciplinary BHIP team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary care providers, to ensure comprehensive and holistic care for patients. Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care plans and progress. Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatments, and coping strategies. Serve as a clinical educator for medical residents, offering supervision, mentorship, and instructional sessions to enhance their psychiatric training and clinical skills. Administrative and Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management. Ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Service-Level and On-Call Coverage: Provide outpatient psychiatric care consistent with the operational hours of the Outpatient Mental Health Section. Participate in on-call coverage as required, addressing urgent mental health needs outside of regular clinic hours. Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm

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/examination. 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.