Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Job Description

About the Company :  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.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay range and compensation package :

Equal Opportunity Statement :  This is your opportunity to care for veterans while experiencing a work-life balance that is hard to find in the private sector. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to explore all that NYHHS has to offer, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team. Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career with the VA and make a lasting impact on the lives of those who have served our country!