SUD & Dual-Diagnosis Psychiatrist – VA Center

Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 265,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50-55 days

Tail insurance

Health and life insurance

Pension with 5% match

CME leave up to 5 days

Recruitment incentive

EDRP loan reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

UCLA faculty appointment

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs invites a Psychiatrist to join the National Center for Warrior Independence at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. You will deliver specialized SUD psychiatric care, conduct comprehensive evaluations, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team focused on veterans' treatment and recovery.

The position emphasizes MAT, dual-diagnosis management, risk assessment, and collaboration with housing, job training, and recovery programs as part of an innovative

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license.
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Trained.
• Preferred: Addiction Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• Specialized SUD Psychiatric Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for Veterans with substance use disorders, including co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Initiate and manage pharmacologic treatments, including buprenorphine and other MAT options, in line with VA policy and clinical guidelines.
• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: Deliver integrated care for Veterans with co-occurring mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the SUD team to coordinate individualized treatment planning and monitor patient progress.
• Flexible Follow-Up Care: Engage in group or individual psychiatric follow-up as clinically indicated.
• Consultative Role: Serve as a resource to other providers and teams on the diagnosis and management of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Team-Based Practice: Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical huddles supporting integrated treatment delivery.
• Patient Safety Focus: Contribute to suicide prevention through risk assessments, safety planning, and coordinated care.
• Innovative Care Setting: Join the newly developed National Center for Warrior Independence at Greater Los Angeles VA, combining medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and comprehensive evaluation within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

U.S. Citizen

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Tr a

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine

Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs invites a Psychiatrist to join the National Center for Warrior Independence at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. You will deliver specialized SUD psychiatric care, conduct comprehensive evaluations, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team focused on veterans' treatment and recovery.

The position emphasizes MAT, dual-diagnosis management, risk assessment, and collaboration with housing, job training, and recovery programs as part of an innovative