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Physician (Supervisory Psychiatrist) – EDRP, Rec/Relo Incentive Authorized

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

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This job in plain English

This is a supervisory psychiatrist job at the El Paso VA Health Care System in El Paso, Texas, within the Veterans Health Administration. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans, and a sign-on bonus is authorized. It is an open and continuous announcement open until November 3, 2026.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

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.

Open to U.S. citizens. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. Current federal employees of the VA may also apply under the internal listing, and former EDRP participants cannot apply for the education loan repayment incentive.

What you would do

  • Provide psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental disorders
  • Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric residents
  • Develop and document psychotherapy treatment plans for assigned patients
  • Help design and improve behavioral health clinical programs
  • Directly supervise psychiatric residents and coordinate residency training

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You also need to have completed an approved residency training program, such as one accredited by ACGME or AOA. Other residency paths are described in the announcement, including years of independent practice. Board certification is required because the job supervises medical students or residents.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certification (required for this position because it supervises medical students or residents)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Clinical Resume (standard one-page VA document from the link in the announcement, uploaded in the Resume field)
  • Full CV or resume, with no page limit, uploaded in the Other field
  • Answers to the occupational questionnaire
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and CV will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. Veterans and preference-eligible applicants get preference when qualifications are about equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Use the standard Clinical Resume document from the link and upload it to the two-page Resume field; the full CV goes in the Other field.
  • If you want EDRP, submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment and contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov with questions.
  • If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact the agency and include the announcement number CAZM-13050133-26-JRH in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00am to 4:45pm, Monday through Friday. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program for student loan repayment, up to $200,000 over one to five years. Annual performance bonus, possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement, and free malpractice coverage. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Pass a urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background or security investigation
  • Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID required)
  • Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • May serve a probationary period

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
$275,000 – $335,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
El Paso, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CAZM-13050133-26-JRH