Physician - Psychiatrist

Mental Health Professional

Help The ability to admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment in outpatient settings to individuals who suffer from mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders. This can also include but is not limited to the ability to: 1. Supervise multidisciplinary teams of allied health professionals (e.g., psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and pharmacists) in the treatment of patients. 2. Screen, diagnose and manage patients with psychiatric illnesses. 3. Provide evidence based counseling for individuals, groups, and families. 4. Screen, diagnose, and manage patients for mild/moderate addiction, intoxication, and withdrawal. 5. Provide brief intervention, addiction counseling, and medication management for patients with substance-related disorders. 6. Manage psychiatric complications of medical illnesses. 7. Assess patients with dual diagnosis issues and be able to work in a coordinated and collaborative care manner if the patient needs to be referred for additional addiction specialty care. 8. Provide short- and long-term psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and the concurrent use of medications and psychotherapy. 9. Clinical consultation from appropriate staff, if a diagnosis cannot be established after reasonable investigation, or it is uncertain of best course of action, or response to treatment is lacking in success or unacceptable. We provide comprehensive outpatient mental health care to veterans, addressing a wide range of conditions including (but not limited to) PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use. Our program features a walk-in urgent care clinic and access to diverse treatment programs, including on-site residential and inpatient units. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with skilled professionals and participate in clinical training for medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty appointment with the Medical College of Wisconsin is available for qualified candidates. The position offers:

• Flexible scheduling
• Robust benefits (loan repayment, paid time off, retirement plan/pension, insurance)
• Supportive work environment
• Call coverage: Currently averages 2-4 weeks per year, with inpatient rounding during call weekends/holidays
• After-hours ER mental health coverage by NP, PhD, and LCSW clinicians

We value strong clinical and interpersonal skills, a commitment to veteran care, and a collaborative spirit. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who served.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, 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