VA Psychiatrist: Impactful Care, EDRP & Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to Veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will conduct evaluations, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and supervise residents. The role emphasizes suicide risk assessment, care coordination, and adherence to VA policies and standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with LCME/COCA approvals.
• For foreign medical graduates: ECFMG eligibility.
• Appointment in exceptional circumstances may be allowed for high attainment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for Veterans.
• Offer pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments within scope of practice.
• Supervise psychiatry residents and other clinical staff as assigned.
• Ensure documentation in the EHR and participate in care coordination.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary care

Suicide risk assessment

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to Veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will conduct evaluations, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and supervise residents. The role emphasizes suicide risk assessment, care coordination, and adherence to VA policies and standards.