Physician (Psychiatrist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for its Madison location. This position involves outpatient mental health and addictions treatment, as well as collaboration on educational programs aimed at ensuring optimal care for Veterans. Candidates will benefit from opportunities to engage in research and teaching, backed by a commitment to evidence-driven care, within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Opportunities for research and teaching

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active medical license required.
• Completed residency training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing outpatient mental health and addictions treatment.
• Participating in team-based care and education.
• Engaging in research and teaching opportunities.

Skills

English Proficiency

Evidence-Based Care

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Approved Residency Program

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your 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 application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

OUTPATIENT/GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH (GMH): This position involves working as part of a clinical team with responsibilities divided between program development, patient care, and educational programming, including collaboration with our nationally recognized inter-professional education program. Our GMH team emphasizes team-based, evidence-driven care, utilizing outcome measures to ensure optimal Veteran care. Educational and research opportunities are available for qualified applicants. If the physician has appropriate qualifications, they may receive a faculty appointment in the University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry.

ADDITIONS: The Madison VA employs an interdisciplinary team model for addictions treatment. The Psychiatrist in this role would be a core team member, providing outpatient mental health and addictions treatment. There are opportunities to teach and engage in research if desired. This role is ideal for physicians interested in evidence-based, interdisciplinary, Veteran-centered addictions care.

These direct services include, but are not limited to:

• Providing outpatient mental health and addictions treatment.
• Participating in team-based care and educational activities.
• Engaging in research and teaching opportunities if interested.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensing requirements, applicants may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who meet previous qualification standards are deemed to meet basic requirements.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy.
• Degree: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school.
• License: Current, full, and unrestricted medical or surgical license in the U.S.
• Residency Training: Completion of an approved residency program leading to eligibility for board certification. Residency must be approved by the VA or equivalent standards.
• English Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English.

For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

The work is mostly sedentary, requiring some standing, bending, and carrying light items. The incumbent must interact effectively with staff, patients, and other services.