U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Psychiatrist - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program) EDRP, Re
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Physician (Psychiatrist - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program) EDRP, Recruitment/Relocation Full-time position for a Psychiatrist in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) within the VA North Texas Health Care System, Mental Health Service (VANTHCS MHS) in Dallas, Texas. This is an open continuous announcement; it remains open until November 07, 2025, or until all positions are filled. First cut-off date is October 13, 2025. Applications remain active for 3 months after receipt and/or update; re-activation requires updating via USAJOBS. Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to RRTP patients, a residential program for Veterans with addictions and substance use disorders. Perform general outpatient psychiatry and addiction psychiatry duties, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Manage a broad range of clinical problems such as substance use disorders, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders; PTSD; and psychiatric conditions in older Veterans. Collaborate as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team at the Dallas VA Medical Center and with the larger RRTP team at VANTHCS. Mentor/educate medical students, psychiatry residents, and addiction psychiatry fellows; provide clinical supervision for health care professionals (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants). May serve as a formal collaborator for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy). Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a school approved by the VA for the year of graduation. License: Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Completion of residency in an approved core specialty leading to board eligibility. VA faculty may require board certification for certain positions. English Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Other conditions: U.S. citizenship eligibility, background check, pre-employment requirements, and ability to pass pre-employment physical examination. Preferred Experience: ABPN board certification or eligible; addiction treatment experience; board certification/eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry. Note:
For more information on qualification standards, visit the VA OHRM Qualification Standards site. Work Schedule & Benefits
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0800–1630 with light on-call responsibilities. Telework: Not eligible. Incentives: Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified individuals. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible; see EDRP details and eligibility in the announcement. Total Rewards: VA offers comprehensive benefits including pay, annual performance bonuses, leave, health and life insurance, retirement options, CME support, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This position is eligible for the EDRP. Eligibility requirements apply. The program details, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period are determined by the VHA EDRP program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants may be ineligible to apply. For questions, contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov. Other
Requirements include provisional onboarding, background/security investigation, and adherence to VA policies and federal regulations. Additional information about benefits and application requirements is available in the job announcement.
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Physician (Psychiatrist - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program) EDRP, Recruitment/Relocation Full-time position for a Psychiatrist in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) within the VA North Texas Health Care System, Mental Health Service (VANTHCS MHS) in Dallas, Texas. This is an open continuous announcement; it remains open until November 07, 2025, or until all positions are filled. First cut-off date is October 13, 2025. Applications remain active for 3 months after receipt and/or update; re-activation requires updating via USAJOBS. Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to RRTP patients, a residential program for Veterans with addictions and substance use disorders. Perform general outpatient psychiatry and addiction psychiatry duties, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Manage a broad range of clinical problems such as substance use disorders, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders; PTSD; and psychiatric conditions in older Veterans. Collaborate as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team at the Dallas VA Medical Center and with the larger RRTP team at VANTHCS. Mentor/educate medical students, psychiatry residents, and addiction psychiatry fellows; provide clinical supervision for health care professionals (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants). May serve as a formal collaborator for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Qualifications
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy). Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a school approved by the VA for the year of graduation. License: Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Completion of residency in an approved core specialty leading to board eligibility. VA faculty may require board certification for certain positions. English Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Other conditions: U.S. citizenship eligibility, background check, pre-employment requirements, and ability to pass pre-employment physical examination. Preferred Experience: ABPN board certification or eligible; addiction treatment experience; board certification/eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry. Note:
For more information on qualification standards, visit the VA OHRM Qualification Standards site. Work Schedule & Benefits
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0800–1630 with light on-call responsibilities. Telework: Not eligible. Incentives: Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified individuals. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible; see EDRP details and eligibility in the announcement. Total Rewards: VA offers comprehensive benefits including pay, annual performance bonuses, leave, health and life insurance, retirement options, CME support, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This position is eligible for the EDRP. Eligibility requirements apply. The program details, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period are determined by the VHA EDRP program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants may be ineligible to apply. For questions, contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov. Other
Requirements include provisional onboarding, background/security investigation, and adherence to VA policies and federal regulations. Additional information about benefits and application requirements is available in the job announcement.
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