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Psychiatrist (Primary Care Mental Health Integration)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time psychiatrist job with the Veterans Health Administration at the North Battlefield VA Clinic in Chesapeake, Virginia. The work includes evaluating and treating Veterans with mental health conditions, and the job may need evening, weekend, or on-call hours. The position is open continuous and is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

Few vacancies

It may close early. This open continuous announcement may close before its closing date if the position is filled another way, and applications received after the initial referral cut-off date are considered at regular intervals as openings arise.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, and current VA federal employees may also apply.

What you would do

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations for Veterans, including combat Veterans and other patients with complex needs.
  • Diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and substance abuse.
  • Assess suicide risk and provide crisis intervention.
  • Evaluate and manage medications and coordinate referrals with a mental health team.
  • Supervise and teach psychiatry residents and other trainees.
  • Complete clinical documentation that follows VA and accreditation standards.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years of work experience is listed. Instead, you must have completed an approved residency, or have one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or meet the other residency rules in the announcement.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school accredited for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference if you claim 10-point preference, with the required proof

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered. Pre-employment reference checks may also be done.

Tips for this job:

  • If you want the Education Debt Reduction Program, submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.
  • Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry is preferred, so state it clearly on your resume or C.V.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and select the preference option in the online questionnaire.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. On-call duty as needed, and evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. The Education Debt Reduction Program reimburses student loan payments, with awards up to $200,000 for one to five years, determined after application review. Possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year is also listed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with non-citizen exceptions as described
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Work is mostly sedentary, in a climate-controlled setting

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$265,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Chesapeake, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13101978-27-STE

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