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Physician (Psychiatrist) SARRTP/PTSD
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 124 days ago
About the Role
The psychiatrist performs general psychiatric assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The psychiatrist will work closely with their colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art mental health care. This position is primarily assigned to the Substance Abuse/PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, but the incumbent will provide psychiatric care to Veterans across the Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- →For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- →This vacancy will remain open until filled.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: The psychiatrist will perform evaluations, diagnosis(es), treatments, medication management and preventions of mental health disorders.
- →Perform comprehensive examinations and assessments, determining diagnosis(es), and completing medical work-ups, including admissions and discharges.
- →Develop and implement treatment plans, referring to other specialties or appropriate community resources.
- →Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates with providers across the Medical Center.
- →Provide appropriate clinical documentation of patient care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely manner.
- →Training regarding the use of CPRS will be provided by the VAMC.
- →All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures.
- →Ensure accreditation requirements are met for all applicable survey and inspection processes to include, but are not limited to compliance with JCHACO, CARF, and OIG.
- →Follow all VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety.
- →Adhere to all quality performance measures.
- →Provide examinations/reviews as assigned to support Mental Health services.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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