Seeking a BC / BE Psychiatrist for Opportunity in Huntsville, AL

Job Description

The Huntsville, AL VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is actively seeking a BC / BE Psychiatrist to join our mission-driven healthcare team!

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to serve our nation’s Veterans while enjoying work-life balance, a collaborative care model, and a community that is frequently ranked among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S by U.S. News & World Report .

Position Overview :

• Schedule : This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options, including either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days per week. Limited, phone-only call rotation
• Patient Load : The position includes 30 hours of direct patient care and 10 hours of administrative time per week. New patient intakes are scheduled for 60 minutes, while follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes in duration. Patients are seen in-person or telehealth.
• Weekly Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team meeting
• Faculty appointment opportunities
• Employment Type : Federal – with full VA benefits
• Paid Time Off :  50 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement :  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) AND federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Competitive salary : $270,000 to $315,000 per year
• Annual Performance bonus of up to $15,000
• Education Debt Reduction Program : Eligible physicians can receive loan repayment assistance of up to $200,000 over five years.

Why You'll Love Living and Working in Huntsville, Alabama :