Physician (Psychiatrist)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, invites applications for a full-time Psychiatrist in the Tyler Mental Health Team within VANTHCS MHS. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive total rewards package, including recruitment/relocation incentives.

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric care, evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in outpatient settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supervising

Qualifications

• Must have Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients on the Tyler Team.
• Perform general outpatient psychiatry including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team and may supervise Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists.
• Engage in research activities and participate in training programs as applicable.

Job description

Physician (Psychiatrist)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 09/01/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

Key Responsibilities

A full-time staff psychiatrist position is available in the Tyler Mental Health Team in the VA North Texas Health Care System Mental Health Service (VANTHCS MHS) in Tyler, TX. 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 Tyler 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.

The incumbent should be comfortable with managing patients in scheduled and unscheduled visits. The incumbent will serve as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary mental health team. He/she may provide clinical supervision for and be assigned as formal collaborator for health care professionals such as Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists.

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 the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center as our primary affiliate, as well as other local teaching institutions.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. 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.

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 time off for birth of child, adoption, foster care after required minimum length of service.

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: 8am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri. There is no home call.

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.