Psychiatrist

Valor Healthcare; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 390,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our on-site team at the Bowling Green, KY Community Based Outpatient Clinic. You will diagnose, treat, and supervise care for veterans, coordinating with the PACT team and community services to ensure comprehensive support.

The role emphasizes evidence-based mental health care, patient education, and collaboration with other clinicians, with a weekday schedule and strong benefits. Salary can reach $400,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• Board certified in Psychiatry.
• Unrestricted license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1–3 years clinical practice with adults (varies by VA contract).
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• Credentialing with VA and good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications as required.
• Strong English, computer skills, and EMR experience.
• This is a safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide supervision to Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, and social workers.
• Develop patient care plans and coordinate with PACT teams.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with VA guidelines.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Psychiatry

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About Us

Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician‑led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Full-time Description

Psychiatrist

Bowling Green, KY

About Us

Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician‑led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

• Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world‑class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
• Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Psychiatrist to join our team ON‑SITE at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bowling Green, KY. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule. The salary range will be subject to evaluation of experience and the interview process. It could reach as high as $400,000/YR. Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America’s veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Valor is different because of our people. Our leadership team is comprised of veterans and clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world‑class patient experience for our Nation’s Heroes. Many of our colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Position Summary

Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral health conditions. Provides supervision as needed to Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and social workers including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, short‑term, solution focused counseling, education and referral for resources and benefits, and case management. Develops program content and organizes & leads activities planned to enhance social development of individual members and accomplishment of group goals. Collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community‑based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Interviews individual members to assess social and emotional capabilities by examining patient for symptoms of organic, congenital, or acquired disorders and determines nature and extent.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides follow up care.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications and educates patients in relation to treatment plan.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care Management Module).
• Evaluates patients records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co‑managed care.
• Conducts individual, group, and family and marriage counseling and/or therapy.
• Helps members through group experience to develop attitudes and social skills for improved family relations and community responsibility.
• Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• Assists in co‑managed care collaboration with non‑VA providers, and facilities.
• Functions as case manager as needed.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self‑management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow‑up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
• Board certified in Psychiatry
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Minimum of 1-3 years' clinical medical practice with adult patients. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary Description $400,000/YR based on experience

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