The Washington DC VA Medical Center is seeking 3 full-time Psychiatrists to join our Mental Health team. Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residents from various programs within the DC area, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned. Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State.

Board Eligibility/Certification

Current practice in Psychiatry

Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good
health for our Veterans

Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume.

We offer:

Competitive Pay

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided

26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Education Debt Reduction (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 5 years if approved

If interested, please e-mail your CV to jerome.peele@va.gov or call (202) 993-7966.