Physician-Mental Health Psychiatry Section Chief

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Orlando (FL)

Remote

USD 145,000 - 335,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Orlando is seeking a Section Chief for Psychiatry within the Mental Health Service. This senior role oversees inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison, and specialty clinics, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality psychiatric care.

The position emphasizes teaching, policy development, and collaboration across departments, with eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and competitive federal benefits.

Qualifications

Senior leadership responsibility over psychiatric services across inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison, and specialty clinics.
Supervises psychiatrists, NPs, PAs, and other mental health staff within the Psychiatry Section.
Ensures compliance with VA, VHA, and facility guidelines, standards, and policies.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical oversight and leadership for all psychiatric services.
Coordinates with section chiefs and managers of other mental health programs and discipline supervisors.
Represent the Mental Health Service on administrative committees and quality initiatives.
Teaches and mentors staff and students in psychiatry and related disciplines.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Policy compliance

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Job description

Physician-Mental Health Psychiatry Section Chief

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Mental Health Psychiatry Section Chief is a senior leader within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS), responsible for overseeing psychiatric services across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty mental health programs. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides clinical oversight and leadership for all psychiatric services, including inpatient, outpatient, consult-liaison, and specialty clinics. Supervises psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other mental health staff within the Psychiatry Section. Ensures compliance with VA, VHA, and facility guidelines, standards, and policies for psychiatric care.

Coordinates programming and collaborates with section chiefs and managers of other mental health programs and discipline supervisors. Represents the Mental Health Service on administrative committees, work groups, and quality improvement initiatives. Provides subject matter consultation to colleagues and trainees, rendering professional opinions and modeling effective practice. Teaches and mentors staff and students in psychiatry and related disciplines.

Expands clinical knowledge and demonstrates innovation in psychiatric assessment and intervention. Assists in drafting policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for psychiatric services and specialty populations. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact EDRP email v8_edrp_orlando@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.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $145000 – $335000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.