physician psychiatrist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated physician psychiatrist to join their team in providing exceptional mental health services. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, and participating in collaborative treatment planning. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including student loan repayment options and flexible work arrangements. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with mental health conditions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

CME Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Options

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Work Arrangements

Recruitment Incentives

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Experience with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for various disorders.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Document patient care in the CPRS system.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Psychotherapy

Psychopharmacology

Team Collaboration

Patient Assessment

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Completed Residency Training

Tools

CPRS System

Job description

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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: $200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined after review of your application.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement to close by September 30, 2025, or sooner when filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Staff Psychiatrist will be located in the Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service at the VA Providence Healthcare System, providing inpatient/outpatient psychiatric services. Major duties include:

1. Providing comprehensive psychiatric care in outpatient settings for various disorders including PTSD, mood, anxiety, psychotic, substance use, and other psychiatric conditions.
2. Providing weekend/evening coverage for inpatient units on an infrequent basis.
3. Performing psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
4. Participating in team meetings and treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.
5. Ensuring practice compliance with relevant standards, policies, and regulations.
6. Conducting history, physical, mental status, substance use, and suicide risk assessments.
7. Providing psychotherapy and psychopharmacology services.
8. Delivering care via in-person and virtual modalities.
9. Documenting patient care in the CPRS system.
10. Completing clinical reminders and encounters, engaging in quality improvement, and collaborating with other providers.
11. Participating in training, supervision, and committee activities.

Additional Benefits

Recruitment incentives, CME reimbursement, student loan repayment options, competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance, licensure, malpractice coverage, flexible work arrangements, and more.

Requirements

Must meet conditions of employment including U.S. citizenship, licensure, residency, and other qualifications as detailed.

Qualifications

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry, with a valid license from any US State or territory. Preference for experience with the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) population and community-based services.

Basic Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution, with completed residency training approved by VA standards.