Physician- Psychiatrist; BHIP

Position: Physician- Psychiatrist (BHIP)
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

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

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of 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 (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The BHIP Psychiatrist serves as a core member of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing comprehensive psychiatric services to Veterans enrolled in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). The psychiatrist will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations (including history, mental status exam, diagnosis, and treatment planning).

* Provide ongoing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for mental health conditions within the psychiatrist's scope of practice.

* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review cases and coordinate care.

* Serve as the prescribing provider for a panel of Veterans enrolled in BHIP, collaborating with other team members (psychologists, social workers, nurses, peer support specialists, etc.) to ensure high-quality, Veteran-centered care.

* Document clinical care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely, accurate, and professional manner in accordance with VA policy.

* Provide clinical consultation to other staff as needed.

* Support measurement-based care and population health strategies, including responding to clinical alerts, abnormal screenings, and patient-reported outcomes.

* Engage in suicide prevention and risk reduction practices, including completion of Suicide Risk Assessments, Safety Plans, and appropriate documentation.

* Maintain compliance with all applicable VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and professional practice standards.

* Participate in peer review, quality improvement, and other professional activities as assigned.

Work Environment and Supervision:

The position is primarily outpatient and located within a BHIP team. While the psychiatrist functions with considerable independence, they report directly to the Psychiatry Section Chief (or designee) and are ultimately accountable to the Chief, Mental Health Service.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm or as determined.