Psychiatrist Opportunity - Department of Veteran Affairs
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia, 23667, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/12/24
The Department of Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinics is growing!
If you love the beach, enjoy music/art, and appreciate the military-look no further & come care for veterans as a Psychiatrist in our Chesapeake, VA or Virginia Beach, VA clinic OR Hampton VA Medical Center! Our Physician Provider will be based out of the main outpatient clinic, as we provide the best whole-health care for veterans in an outpatient setting! The patient pool for our Primary Care Physician is 1200 assigned veterans with an allotted daily patient load of 13-totaling 30-hours a week dedicated to face-to-face care.
The Western Branch Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (WBCBOC) is scheduled to open in April of 2025. Those hired for these positions will be required to work at the VA Medical Center or one of the other CBOCs (management determination based on need) until the WBCBOC opens. All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
Other duties as assigned.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, geriatric, and post deployment combat veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues that may include homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network.
• Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings including the outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, primary care/mental health integrated programs, and hospital ward settings.
• The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members which enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
• Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. Ensures that the practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice psychiatric guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPPA policies. Participates in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, performs on call duties.
• Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff.
• Involved in the supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents and other trainees assigned to unit as appropriate.
• Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in implementation of treatment plan as appropriate regarding their patients. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
Qualifications
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Working Hours