U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Psychiatrist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
This position is eligible for
the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),
a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Duties
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. The incumbent will serve as a staff psychiatrist within the Mental Health Emergency Room Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). At the Houston VA, the mental health team is embedded in the emergency room and collaborates in a consultant role with the ER medical providers. The incumbent will be aligned under the Mental Health Care line. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). Main shifts available will be for later afternoons, early evenings and overnight. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Responsibilities
Performs psychiatric evaluations, and treatment of patients with problems of personality, emotional adjustment, or mental illness. Psychiatric medication management Crises management-Medication reconciliation Manage patient admission processing- Promotes, supervises, and/or performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions. Based on data gathered through assessments, plans an appropriate clinical treatment for individual patients. Develops a comprehensive treatment plan for a wide range of abnormal behaviors. Prepares and presents a formal treatment plan to the multi-disciplinary team. Promotes a psychotherapeutic atmosphere among the professional treatment staff. Over sees the treatment performed by medical students and psychiatry residents and instructs them in the typical patterns of progression of mental illnesses during treatment. Work Schedule:
To be discussed during interview
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the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),
a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Duties
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. The incumbent will serve as a staff psychiatrist within the Mental Health Emergency Room Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). At the Houston VA, the mental health team is embedded in the emergency room and collaborates in a consultant role with the ER medical providers. The incumbent will be aligned under the Mental Health Care line. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). Main shifts available will be for later afternoons, early evenings and overnight. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Responsibilities
Performs psychiatric evaluations, and treatment of patients with problems of personality, emotional adjustment, or mental illness. Psychiatric medication management Crises management-Medication reconciliation Manage patient admission processing- Promotes, supervises, and/or performs psychotherapy with patients, either through individual sessions or through group therapy sessions. Based on data gathered through assessments, plans an appropriate clinical treatment for individual patients. Develops a comprehensive treatment plan for a wide range of abnormal behaviors. Prepares and presents a formal treatment plan to the multi-disciplinary team. Promotes a psychotherapeutic atmosphere among the professional treatment staff. Over sees the treatment performed by medical students and psychiatry residents and instructs them in the typical patterns of progression of mental illnesses during treatment. Work Schedule:
To be discussed during interview
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