Functions: Direct Patient Care: The Psychiatrist will conduct assessments for psychiatric, substance use, social, and associated medical problems. The Psychiatrist will use appropriate treatment modalities depending on patient need, location, and privileging including psychotropic medications, hospitalization, somatic therapies, individual therapy, and group therapy. The psychiatrist may refer the Veteran to an alcohol/substance use disorder program, to couples/family therapy, psychosocial interventions, compensated work therapy, vocational rehabilitation, neurological testing, and medical services as needed. If the Veteran needs admission for rapid stabilization, the Veteran may be admitted to the acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at the hospital. New patients will have an initial psychiatric evaluation, reassessment for any major changes, and follow-up determined by their clinical needs, care location, and treatment guidelines. These follow-up visits may include medication adjustment, education about the biological aspects of the condition(s), addressing compliance issues, and relationship building. The psychiatrist will assess patients for suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, and violent behavior and offer appropriate safety planning, interventions, and treatment modalities in accordance with the law and local policies. The Psychiatrist will assess patients for associated medical, surgical, or other problems within the psychiatrist’s scope of practice and training and will make prompt referral to services if clinically indicated. The Psychiatrist will provide ongoing follow up and will assist in monitoring those Veterans in the Psychiatrist’s care. The Psychiatrist may be in a rotation to fulfill on-call responsibilities after hours, on holidays, and during weekends. The Psychiatrist will assist with meeting VISN and CAVHS performance measures. Adaptability is required as duties may change to meet program needs.

Preferred Characteristics

• Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and who may have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, or a poor family support network. Uses treatment guidelines, other medical literature, consultations, and experience to guide treatment recommendations.?
• Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessments, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Documents evaluation and treatment thoroughly and timely.
• Modalities for patient care include face-to-face, video teleconference, and telephone calls as clinically appropriate. Provider must be able to incorporate alternative encounter modalities into clinical care.
• 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 maintain mandatory continuing education.
• Maintains appropriate licensing and board certifications as applicable.
• Participates effectively in team meetings and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care.
• Functions as part of a psychiatric care team working with other physicians, PAs, APRNs, nurses and other support staff maintaining a respectful, collegial stance. If applicable, works as collaborating physician with PAs and APRNs as necessary.
• Orders diagnostic tests and consultations. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions.
• May be asked to perform on call duties depending on practice location, and other duties as assigned.
• Primary responsibilities are in outpatient Psychiatric Services.
• Minimum 2 years post graduate mental health/psychiatric prescribing provider clinical experience (including psychiatric residency) strongly preferred.
• 1 hour provided for new patients, 30 minutes for follow ups.

Compensation:

Excellent compensation – $270,000 - $300,000 base salary, based on qualifications, with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises

Benefits:

Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan forgiveness available – based on work commitment

Excellent daily work schedule – Monday thru Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with limited call

Generous time away from practice – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays

Average daily patient census – 13 - 15 patients per day

Call Coverage – One (1) week per month – mostly by phone

Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events

Malpractice – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions

Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service

Insurance – Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available

Compensation Information:
$270000.00 / Annually - $300000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:
$270,000-$300,000