VA Psychiatrist Opportunity in Sacramento, California-Great Benefits!

Job DescriptionThe VA Northern California Health Care System is currently recruiting full-time, board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value-driven, recovery- and diversity-oriented, and possess energy, compassion, and a pursuit of excellence to join our General Mental Health team. The incumbent will conduct review of medical history, physical exams and mental status exams; complete assessments and formulate diagnoses; develop treatment plans; and order labs and/or radiological assessments for a wide variety of mental disorders, through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the medication management of patients as indicated in the treatment plan as well as facilitation of medication support groups, evaluating and providing medical clearance for patients presenting to the clinic who may need psychiatric hospitalization, and assessment and intervention for patients presenting in a crisis.The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.At this time, only candidates interested in onsite delivery of care will be considered. This is not a remote or virtual assignment.Whether you're interested in academics, research, or a better work/life balance, you'll find the VA has a lot to offer, including the unmatched satisfaction you'll get from caring for those who have served our country.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Salary range $250,000 to $310,000,with consideration given to candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience; and may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus.Education Debt Reduction Programreceive up to $200,000in school loan repayment.The VA offers Physicians and all employees' industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.Pay:Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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)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 territoryCME:Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice:Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract:No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightFederal Retirement Plan:VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is athree-tiered retirement plancomposed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type planHow is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and theVA contributes 8.3% of the employee's salaryeach pay period for atotal annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7%of the employee's salarySimilar to the 401(k) savings planswidely available in the private sector, the Thrift Saving Plan allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. xhyhwjd For calendar year 2022, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $20,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $30,500The Federal Government also provides anautomatic basic contribution (1% of salary)andup to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contributionFor retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pensionIn addition to FERS, VA provideshealth care insurance coverage for retired personnelDisability RetirementEmployees arevested in a federal pension after only 5 years' serviceLet's Connect! Kelly De Boer