Psychiatrist -VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, California

Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a psychiatrist, where your expertise will help shape the future of mental health care. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on recovery and diversity. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage medication for patients facing various mental health challenges. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and a traditional federal pension. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

50-55 days of annual paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Free liability protection

No significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unrestricted medical license.
• Board certified in BE/BC Psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical history reviews and physical exams.
• Develop treatment plans and manage medication for patients.

Skills

Psychiatry

Medication Management

Crisis Intervention

Patient Assessment

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

The VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) is currently recruiting for full-time, board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value-driven, recovery- and diversity-oriented, and possess energy, compassion, and a pursuit of excellence to join our team at various Northern CA VA Outpatient Clinic locations. The physician will conduct review of medical history, physical exams, and mental status exams; complete assessments and formulate diagnoses; develop treatment plans; and order labs and/or radiological assessments for a wide variety of mental disorders, through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the medication management of patients as indicated in the treatment plan as well as facilitation of medication support groups, evaluating and providing medical clearance for patients presenting to the clinic who may need psychiatric hospitalization, and assessment and intervention for patients presenting in crisis.

Salary Range: $250,000-$320,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Alternate Tour of duty may be required to include evening hours and weekends.

On-Call: Weeknight and weekend telephone and on-site/virtual on-call duties for the Behavioral Health Intensive Care Unit (BHICU) at the Sacramento VA Medical Center or David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB. On-call rotations last one week, can be conducted from home, and are usually Friday-Thursdays, including weekends and holidays. The rotations may include discussion of potential admissions to the inpatient psychiatric unit, evaluating patients requiring seclusion and restraint, evaluating emergent psychiatric consults on the medical/surgical, and rounding on the inpatient psychiatric unit during weekends and holidays. Psychiatrists generally are on-call three to five times per year depending on site.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must be a US citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [38 U.S.C. 7407(a)]);
2. Possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state;
3. Board certified in BE/BC Psychiatry;
4. Confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza.

Preferred experience: Board Certification in Psychiatry (or intention to take Board exam)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases;
• 50-55 days of annual 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);
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA;
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement);
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME;
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided;
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.