Psychiatrist

The Psychiatrist will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multidisciplinary setting composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, nurse practitioners and psychopharmacologists.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide treatment for beneficiaries with general psychiatric disorders in a variety of treatment, including tele-mental health.

• Skilled in Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology.

• Provide a comprehensive clinical summary/psychiatric summary.

• Complete all required Talent Management System (TMS) training in a timely manner.

• Document patient care in the patient chart via the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Training regarding the use of the CPRS will be provided by the VAMC. All Documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures. The documentation requirements are noted in the clinical pertinent reviews given to each employee.

• Follow all VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety

• Work with assigned treatment team(s), will attend and adhere to team meeting responsibilities.

• Psychiatrist may be active participants in the supervision of medical students and psychiatric residents as assigned, and the supervising psychiatrist is responsible for all patient care delivered by trainees. All notes written by trainees should be co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours of the visit. The attending must include an addendum documenting supervision of the case.

• Ensure accreditation requirements are met including reviewing checklists compliance for JCAHO and CARF.

• Adhere to all quality management performance measures which will be reviewed monthly through peer reviews. Missed opportunities, new and established wait times, complete clinical reminders, complete pertinence reviews and complete encounters at the end of each patient visit.

• Participate in the implementation of the principles of Advanced Clinic Access in mental health.

• Work closely with colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health care.

  Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment.

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

Performance pay: Up to 15K annually

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm. On call may be required after 4:30pm and on weekends and holidays.

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.