- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for Veterans with mental health conditions.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Provide individual psychotherapy and psychiatric consultations across various clinical settings.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams including social workers, psychologists, nurses, and primary care providers.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in VA electronic health record systems in accordance with VA policies and procedures.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia.
- Current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start.
- Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA credentialing and privileging.
- Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- US Citizenship required for background investigation.
- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, not including Federal Holidays.
- No other coverage is needed for on-call, after-hours, weekend, or holiday.
- A hybrid schedule may be offered.
- On site at MEDVAMC, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX, 77030 or at any of its nine (9) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations:
- Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic (BOPC) at 3420 Veterans Circle, Beaumont, Texas 77707 in Jefferson County
- Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic (CWOPC) at 2206 North John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904 in Angelina County
- Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic (COPC) at 690 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, Texas 77304 in Montgomery County Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic (GOPC) at 3828 Avenue N, Galveston, Texas 77550 in Galveston County
- Katy VA Outpatient Clinic (KOPC) at 750 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77450 in Harris County Lake Jackson
- VA Outpatient Clinic (LJOPC) at 208 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 in Brazoria County Richmond
- VA Outpatient Clinic (ROPC) at 22001 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200, Richmond, Texas 77469 in Fort Bend County Texas City
- VA Outpatient Clinic (TXOPC) at 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206, Texas City, Texas 77591 in Galveston County
- Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic (TOPC) at 1200 W. Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375 in Harris County
Professional Field
Psychiatry
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
PsychologyPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Issues
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied
Settings
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Home Health/In-home
Military
