Physician- (Psychiatrist)- EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized

Veterans Health Administration; Bonham (TX); Presencial; USD 230 000 - 290 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Resumo da oferta

Veterans Health Administration in Texas (Bonham) seeks a full-time psychiatrist to join the outpatient Mental Health Service. The role focuses on comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluation, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy, with opportunities for supervision of NPs, PAs, and residents.

The position offers EDRP eligibility, sign-on/relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates, and a robust benefits package. Must hold an MD/DO and be board-eligible or certified in Psychiatry.

Qualificações

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited schools
• ECFMG eligibility for certain foreign medical graduates
• Board certification in Psychiatry or eligibility required

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care on outpatient mental health team
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy
• Supervise health care professionals and trainees as needed
• Potentially act as collaborating physician for NPs and PAs

Conhecimentos

Psychiatry

Outpatient care

Clinical supervision

Walk-in care

Formação académica

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Ferramentas

Electronic health records

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Physician- (Psychiatrist)- EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 06/05/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

Key Responsibilities

Full-time staff psychiatrist positions are available in the Mental Health Team in the VA North Texas Health Care System Mental Health Service (VANTHCS MHS). Positions are fully in-person. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties are but not limited to: Core responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients on the outpatient mental health team.

Incumbent must be skilled in general outpatient psychiatry, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. He/she should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population.

Should be competent seeing patients in context of scheduled and unscheduled (walk-in) visits. They should be competent to see patients new to mental health services. They may be expected to provide clinical supervision for health care professionals such as Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. May be assigned to act as collaborating physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Will be involved in supervising and teaching health care professional trainees such as medical students, psychiatry residents, and other trainees.

VANTHCS MHS provides a full range of mental health services including general adult psychiatry, geriatrics, psychosomatic medicine, substance abuse sub-specialty services, trauma services, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery programs, comprehensive homeless programs, peer support services, opiate replacement programs, Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR), vocational rehabilitation programs, domiciliary based programs and inpatient services.

There is ongoing active research in addiction psychiatry, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, mood disorders, and homelessness. Clinical training programs exist for medical students, psychiatry residents and fellows, clinical psychologists, social workers and nurses. VA North Texas Health Care System has an active relationship with multiple academic affiliates. Staff are encouraged to be involved with the education of health professional trainees.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be available for highly qualified individuals. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.

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). Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for birth of child, adoption, foster care.

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 $2,000 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 - Friday, 0800 - 1630. Light on-call responsibilities. Options may be available for alternative tours.

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 $230000 – $290000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.