Description du poste
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 09/30/2027.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate 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 and Responsibilities: The SUD Psychiatrist is a core member of the interdisciplinary substance use treatment team, responsible for the psychiatric care and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The psychiatrist works closely with psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, peer specialists, and nursing staff to deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented care. Key duties include but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for Veterans with substance use disorders, including assessment of co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. Initiate and manage pharmacologic treatments, including buprenorphine and other MAT options, in accordance with VA policy and clinical guidelines. Provide integrated care for Veterans with dual diagnoses, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary SUD team to coordinate individualized treatment planning and progress monitoring. Participate in group or individual psychiatric follow-up as clinically indicated. Complete all documentation requirements in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with VA standards. Provide consultation to other providers and teams on the diagnosis and management of substance use and co-occurring disorders. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical huddles to support integrated treatment delivery. Monitor patient safety and contribute to suicide prevention practices through risk assessments, safety planning, and appropriate care coordination. Remain informed of and compliant with all relevant VA policies, federal regulations, and Joint Commission standards. Provides clinical supervision, education, mentorship, and consultation to psyc