Physician (Psychiatrist)

Psychiatrist PositionThe Psychiatrist serves as a core member of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing comprehensive psychiatric services to Veterans receiving care in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. The psychiatrist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including acute, chronic, and complex mental health conditions.Key duties include but are not limited to:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including psychiatric history, mental status examinations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning for Veterans in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Provide ongoing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for mental health conditions within the psychiatrist's scope of practice, including management of acute psychiatric crises and stabilization of complex psychiatric presentations.Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination activities to ensure continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient services.Serve as the prescribing provider for assigned Veterans and collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, peer support specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, Veteran-centered care.Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicide risk, homicide risk, behavioral disturbances, and other urgent mental health concerns, utilizing appropriate interventions and levels of care.Facilitate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring timely follow-up, treatment continuity, medication reconciliation, and coordination with community and VA resources.Document clinical care in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely, accurate, and professional manner in accordance with VA policy and professional standards.Provide clinical consultation to mental health providers, primary care providers, medical and surgical teams, and other staff as needed.Support measurement-based care, population health initiatives, and performance improvement activities, including responding to clinical alerts, abnormal screenings, and patient-reported outcomes.Work Environment and Supervision: The psychiatrist provides care in both inpatient and outpatient mental health programs, with duties assigned based on organizational needs and clinical priorities. The incumbent functions with considerable professional independence and responsibility for clinical decision-making while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team. The psychiatrist reports to the Medical Director, Psychiatry (or designee) and is ultimately accountable to the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Service.Duty Location: Uptown Augusta GAWork Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday, Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.