Psychiatrist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Description
Job Description
Join Us in a Period of Growth and Transformation
Become a member of our organization as we embark on a significant expansion and transformative journey. This is a remarkable chance to play a role in a system committed to enhancing care and recovery for veterans.
Support a Diverse Veteran Community
Engage in psychiatric practice while catering to a varied population of veterans, each with unique mental health requirements. Your clinical expertise and empathy will be essential in addressing the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Deliver holistic psychiatric services that include diagnostic assessments, medication management, suicide risk evaluations, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy. Your skills will be crucial in guiding veterans through pivotal stages of their recovery process.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary mental health team to meet complex and varied needs. This teamwork fosters the development of comprehensive treatment plans and shared strategies for optimal outcomes.
Leadership Roles Available
There are opportunities to take on leadership roles within the mental health team, overseeing specialty-clinic consultations and managing referral triage. Embrace responsibilities that enhance the effective delivery of mental health services.
Contribute to the National Center for Warrior Independence
Play an essential role in developing the National Center for Warrior Independence at our West Los Angeles campus. Your participation will help establish innovative practices and approaches for veteran recovery and self-sufficiency.
Participate in a National Initiative
Join a nationwide initiative aimed at integrating healthcare, housing, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and supportive services. This collaborative effort seeks to empower veterans facing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence.
Make a Meaningful Impact and Support Program Growth
Contribute significantly to an expanding program with the ambitious goal of assisting up to 6,000 veterans by 2028. Your work will directly affect the lives of veterans and the future of care within the organization.
Why Join Our Veteran Healthcare Team in Los Angeles Now?
Our organization offers psychiatrists the chance to make a substantial impact while caring for a diverse veteran population with complex behavioral health challenges. This role combines comprehensive clinical practice—including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and psychotherapy—with the opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Joining us now also provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the National Center for Warrior Independence and help shape an evolving, mission-driven model of veteran care.
Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license
- Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
Benefits and Features:
- Salary Range: $265,000-$310,000
- PTO: 50-55 days of paid time off annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, and TSP (401K) with a 5% match, along with Survivor Benefits
- Up to $1,000 or more annually for CME and up to 5 days of paid absence for continuing education
- Recruitment Incentive
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offering up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement
- No employment contracts or restrictive covenants
- Opportunity for faculty appointment at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
This description outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and authorities associated with this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks and functions.
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