Physician - Psychiatry

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2026. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is seeking a Psychiatrist (Rapid Access Psychiatrist) within the TeleMental Health Program under Mental Health Service. The Psychiatrist provides high-quality tele-mental health services across outpatient clinics and delivers flexible, short-notice clinical coverage to meet urgent access and continuity-of-care needs for Veterans. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Major duties include, but are not limited to: - Providing short-notice and time-limited coverage across Ralph H. Johnson outpatient clinics. - Supporting urgent access needs, including same-day psychiatric evaluations, rapid consultations, and short-term follow-up appointments. - Providing temporary coverage for outpatient mental health prescribing providers on brief leave (e.g., 1-6 weeks), such as during onboarding periods, or during unexpected staff vacancies. - Delivering bridging care for Veterans awaiting assignment to a permanent mental health provider. - Offering telehealth-based surge support when clinics experience sudden increases in demand or temporary operational disruptions. - Conducting psychiatric evaluations; developing and implementing treatment plans; and providing ongoing clinical management for conditions such as PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other psychiatric conditions. - Educating Veterans on risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment options and ensuring questions are addressed. - Providing clinical consultation to families/caregivers, mid-level providers, and other clinical staff regarding complex mental health conditions. - Maintaining competency in telehealth technologies and applying these tools effectively across multiple outpatient settings. Additional Description of Duties Major duties include, but are not limited to: - Providing short-notice and time-limited coverage across Ralph H. Johnson outpatient clinics. - Supporting urgent access needs, including same-day psychiatric evaluations, rapid consultations, and short-term follow-up appointments. - Providing temporary coverage for outpatient mental health prescribing providers on brief leave (e.g., 1-6 weeks), such as during onboarding periods, or during unexpected staff vacancies. - Delivering bridging care for Veterans awaiting assignment to a permanent mental health provider. - Offering telehealth-based surge support when clinics experience sudden increases in demand or temporary operational disruptions. - Conducting psychiatric evaluations; developing and implementing treatment plans; and providing ongoing clinical management for conditions such as PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other psychiatric conditions. - Educating Veterans on risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment options and ensuring questions are addressed. - Providing clinical consultation to families/caregivers, mid-level providers, and other clinical staff regarding complex mental health conditions. - Maintaining competency in telehealth technologies and applying these tools effectively across multiple outpatient settings. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of post-residency experience as a licensed psychiatrist. Experience providing video-based tele-psychiatry services. Experience working in a virtual team environment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).