Psychiatrist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Section Chief of Psychiatry to provide clinical, strategic, and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient services for Veterans in Charlotte, Salisbury, and the VA system.

The role includes supervising psychiatry staff and advanced practice providers, guiding quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and active participation in hospital committees, research, and scholarly activities with affiliated academic centers.

Job description

Position Overview: As Section Chief, you will provide clinical, strategic, and operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient psychiatry services, supporting Veterans in Charlotte, Salisbury, and across our system. You will:

• Oversee psychiatric care across multiple settings: inpatient units, ambulatory programs, SUD/PTSD residential treatment, emergency consults, and geriatric care
• Supervise psychiatry staff and advanced practice providers
• Guide quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and department operations
• Participate in hospital committees, process improvement, and research/peer review activities
• Foster a collaborative environment by teaching and mentoring psychiatry residents and interdisciplinary trainees
• Serve as Acting Chief of Mental Health Service Line as needed
• Collaborate closely with other mental health leaders to ensure effective, meaningful treatment for Veterans

Faculty appointment with affiliated academic centers and participation in scholarship and education activities are expected and encouraged.