This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2027. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
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Contact visn7edrpfacilitycoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Supervisory Psychiatrist provides clinical leadership, oversight, and direction within the mental health service by supervising an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and psychiatry residents. The role ensures high-quality patient care, adherence to VA policies and clinical standards, and optimal coordination of psychiatric services within the service line. 1.
Clinical Leadership & Oversight Provides expert psychiatric consultation and leadership across mental health programs, ensuring evidence-based and recovery-oriented care. Oversees diagnostic evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for complex behavioral health conditions. Ensures clinical services comply with VA, VHA, VISN, and facility policies, as well as accreditation standards.
Directly supervises assigned clinical staff, which may include psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and psychiatry residents. Conducts performance evaluations, competency assessments, and monitors professional development. Identifies training needs and ensures staff receive ongoing education in best psychiatric practices. Provides mentoring, coaching, and guidance to support staff retention, performance, and morale. 3.
Program Management Oversees daily operations of assigned psychiatric programs or clinics, ensuring effective workload distribution and team coordination. Develops, implements, and evaluates program goals, clinical workflows, and service improvements. Collaborates with leadership to allocate resources, manage staffing, and maintain compliance with productivity expectations. Participates in strategic planning for mental health services and contributes to policy development. 4.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Works closely with other mental health leaders, primary care, specialty care teams, and administrative stakeholders to coordinate patient services. Supports integration of behavioral health within broader clinical programs (e.g., BHIP, CRH, Addiction Services). Participates in interdisciplinary treatment meetings, case reviews, and care coordination initiatives. 5.
Patient Care Responsibilities Provides direct psychiatric care as part of clinical duties, including assessment, pharmacologic treatment, and follow-up care. Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with VA electronic health record standards. Ensures continuity of care, safety planning, and appropriate management of high-risk patients. 6.
Compliance, Quality, & Safety Monitors clinical practice adherence to regulatory and quality standards (e.g., TJC, CARF, VHA directives). Oversees quality initiatives, peer reviews, and performance improvement projects. Ensures safe prescribing practices, documentation, and follow-up protocols. Responds to audits, reviews, and required reporting with timely and accurate information. 7.
Administrative Duties Participates in leadership meetings, committees, and workgroups as required. Completes administrative reports, data reviews, and performance metrics related to program operations. Supports hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for psychiatric staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
VISN7RecruitmentT38Physicians@va.gov
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $265000 – $335000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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