Department of Veterans Affairs
Psychiatrist- BHIP (Hampton)
Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 30 November 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred to at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, geriatric, and post deployment combat veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues that may include homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units / programs in the Medical Center to which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings including the outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, Plans and oversee the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff. Involved in the supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents and other trainees assigned to unit as appropriate. The Staff Psychiatrist is a LIP who practices based on his / her specific approved privileges, guidance derived from VHA, Medical Center Bylaws and Service Directives / MCMS and is under the supervision of the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Chief. On call responsibilities for weekend and night coverage on a rotational basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive
A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized
EDRP Authorized :
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized : This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions / assistance. Benefits
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) L icensure :
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 Financial Disclosure Report :
Not required Work Schedule :
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday, 40 hours / per week. On call responsibilities for weekend and night coverage on a rotational basis.
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Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, geriatric, and post deployment combat veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues that may include homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units / programs in the Medical Center to which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings including the outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, Plans and oversee the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives. Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff. Involved in the supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents and other trainees assigned to unit as appropriate. The Staff Psychiatrist is a LIP who practices based on his / her specific approved privileges, guidance derived from VHA, Medical Center Bylaws and Service Directives / MCMS and is under the supervision of the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service Chief. On call responsibilities for weekend and night coverage on a rotational basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive
A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized
EDRP Authorized :
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized : This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions / assistance. Benefits
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) L icensure :
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 Financial Disclosure Report :
Not required Work Schedule :
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Friday, 40 hours / per week. On call responsibilities for weekend and night coverage on a rotational basis.
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