- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for Veterans
- Deliver both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- Conduct follow-ups, medication management, and consults
- Participate in multidisciplinary care teams and peer reviews
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in VA electronic health records
- Support quality improvement initiatives and attend required meetings
- Ensure compliance with VA policies, HIPAA, and clinical standards
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
- No weekends or federal holidays required
- Approximately 6–6.5 patient care hours per day
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston, TX)
- Plus coverage across 9 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the region (e.g., Katy, Conroe, Galveston, Tomball, etc.)
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
- Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- DEA registration (as applicable)
- Strong clinical competency in psychiatric care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a VA healthcare setting
- Must meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements
- Completion of required VA training (privacy, safety, EHR, etc.)
- Maintain all certifications, licensure, and continuing education
- Ability to pass background screening and compliance checks
- Approximately 10,400 hours per year across providers
- Coverage supports 5 full-time equivalent psychiatrists
- Contractor must ensure continuous staffing and coverage
Professional Field
Psychiatry
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Medication Management
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Out-patient Psychiatric
Settings
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Home Health/In-home
Military





