Psychiatry SUD Division Chief - Lead Veteran Addiction Care

Join Our Interdisciplinary Team as the Psychiatry SUD Division Chief

• Lead and mentor a talented, multidisciplinary care team advancing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care for Veterans.
• Full-time leadership role supporting clinical practice, program administration, and teaching.
• Oversee administrative and programmatic resources for various SUD/Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) sections across multiple GLA sites.
• Deliver and supervise comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based treatments-including diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment.
• Provide care for Veterans with a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders.
• Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals.
• Support, supervise, mentor psychiatry trainees; contribute to renowned residency/fellowship programs.
• Partner with prestigious academic institutions in a teaching- and research-rich environment.
• Participate in specialized programs such as OTP and intensive outpatient care; contribute to multidisciplinary consultation and recovery-focused care models.
• Ensure thorough, compliant clinical documentation and adherence to VA and regulatory standards.
• Participate in ongoing coordination and development of SUD services impacting access to mental health care for Veterans throughout the GLA catchment area.
• Ideal for candidates passionate about innovative addiction psychiatry, clinical leadership, and improving the lives of Veterans facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

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 license
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of practice but not required
• Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Addiction Board Certification

Benefits and Features:

• Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000
• PTO: 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement
• Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants
• Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.