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

Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated psychiatrists to join their team in Northern California. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be board certified in psychiatry and possess a full medical license. With a focus on recovery and diversity, you'll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and excellent benefits, including federal health insurance and retirement plans. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

50-55 days of annual paid time off

Annual performance bonus

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Traditional federal pension

401K with up to 5% contributions

Malpractice liability protection

CME reimbursement up to $1,000

Paid Federal holidays

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in BE/BC Psychiatry and possess a full medical license.
• US citizenship or PRA required for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical history reviews, physical exams, and mental status exams.
• Develop treatment plans and manage medications for diverse mental disorders.

Skills

Psychiatry

Medication Management

Crisis Intervention

Patient Assessment

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Medical License

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.

At this time, only candidates interested in onsite delivery of care will be considered. This is not a remote or virtual assignment.

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.

Candidates must:

1. 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. be board certified in BE/BC Psychiatry;
4. confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 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)

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 $1,000 per year reimbursement

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting