Physician - Psychiatrist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychiatrist position at a leading healthcare provider in New York focuses on delivering exceptional mental health services to Veterans. This role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration within a dedicated healthcare team. The position offers competitive benefits, including extensive paid time off and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonuses

50-55 days paid time off annually

Federal retirement plan and 401K

Federal health, vision, dental, life insurance

Possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year

Liability protection with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited residency training leading to board eligibility or certification in psychiatry.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations for diverse populations.
• Provides therapeutic interventions including assessments and medication management.
• Orders diagnostic tests and makes treatment decisions.

Skills

Psychiatry

Therapeutic Interventions

Crisis Intervention

Psychosocial Issues

Education

MD or equivalent

Residency in an approved program

Job description

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Job Summary

The Psychiatrist position is located in the Mental Health Service at the Manhattan VA Medical Center. This role supports the Network 2 Mission to care for our Veterans with compassion and excellence. The Psychiatrist collaborates as a team member with staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations for diverse populations, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans, addressing psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and family support.
• Provides therapeutic interventions including assessments, medication management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and psychiatric care.
• Ensures practice compliance with TJC, CARF, HIPAA, VA policies, clinical guidelines, statutes, and regulations, along with documentation and continuing education.
• Offers psycho-diagnostic services and appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques.
• May serve as a mental health team leader, coordinating consults and referrals.
• Orders diagnostic tests, interprets findings, and makes treatment decisions.
• Participates in supervision, teaching, on-call duties, and other related responsibilities.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonuses and raises.
• 50-55 days paid time off annually.
• Federal retirement plan and 401K with VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Licensure from any US State or territory.
• Possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year.
• Liability protection with tail coverage.
• No employment contract or restrictions on moonlighting.
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens isn't feasible.
• Full, unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Completion of accredited residency training leading to board eligibility or certification in psychiatry.
• Proficiency in English.
• Additional conditions include background checks, drug screening, and compliance with vaccination policies.

Qualifications

• Degree of MD or equivalent from an approved school.
• Residency in an approved program.
• Proficiency in English.
• Preferred: Experience in PTSD, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

Education

• MD or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution.
• Verification of foreign medical graduates through ECFMG if applicable.

Additional Information

This position may be filled through multiple vacancies. The VA promotes diversity and encourages persons with disabilities to apply. For applications, contact the agency as specified. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.