Physician (Psychiatrist)
The Behavioral Health & Sciences Care Line provides care in several settings to include:
inpatient psychiatry unit, outpatient (Lebanon and VA Clinics), Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) medical and surgery units, Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) and Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) programs, Extended Care Beds Unit, Residential Rehabilitation programs (Domiciliary), and Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). Psychiatrists assigned to the Behavioral Health & Sciences Care Line provide psychiatric care to Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit, ED, ICU and Psychiatry Consult and Liaison Services, outpatient clinics at Lebanon and CBOCs, residential units, as well as MHICM and HBPC patients. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who have psychiatric illnesses and/or substance abuse issues, often with psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, provide supervision of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical pharmacists, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned. Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings (outpatient, inpatient, ED). Work Schedule:
Tour of duty is 0800-1630, Monday through Friday on site; however, weekend and evening hours may occur when Veteran needs arise. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Reasons to work for the VA:
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year. 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). Incentives:
Possible signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment up to $120K for eligible debt. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants must meet the qualifications listed below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will first be reviewed two (2) weeks after the opening date of this announcement and weekly there after or as needed. This announcement will remain open until the existing vacancy is filled or the closing date listed. Additional selections may be made if need arises. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
inpatient psychiatry unit, outpatient (Lebanon and VA Clinics), Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) medical and surgery units, Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) and Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) programs, Extended Care Beds Unit, Residential Rehabilitation programs (Domiciliary), and Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). Psychiatrists assigned to the Behavioral Health & Sciences Care Line provide psychiatric care to Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit, ED, ICU and Psychiatry Consult and Liaison Services, outpatient clinics at Lebanon and CBOCs, residential units, as well as MHICM and HBPC patients. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who have psychiatric illnesses and/or substance abuse issues, often with psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, provide supervision of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical pharmacists, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned. Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings (outpatient, inpatient, ED). Work Schedule:
Tour of duty is 0800-1630, Monday through Friday on site; however, weekend and evening hours may occur when Veteran needs arise. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Reasons to work for the VA:
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year. 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). Incentives:
Possible signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment up to $120K for eligible debt. Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants must meet the qualifications listed below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will first be reviewed two (2) weeks after the opening date of this announcement and weekly there after or as needed. This announcement will remain open until the existing vacancy is filled or the closing date listed. Additional selections may be made if need arises. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$235,000 to $300,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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