Psychiatrist-Outpatient (Greenwood Community Base Outreach Clinic)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State – Territory – or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by ACGME or AOA in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed. OR (2) One year of post‑medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice under a full and unrestricted license in the United States. OR (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States under a full and unrestricted license performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable toward this requirement). The local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems the applicant’s record appropriate. Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged. PRPs have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare and unusual circumstances the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience and performance warrants such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Board Certified Psychiatrist (board certification must be maintained for the duration of time the employee is serving in a position). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service requirements. Duties The outpatient psychiatrist performs general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multidisciplinary setting. The psychiatrist works closely with his/her colleagues to provide comprehensive, state‑of‑the‑art outpatient mental health care. Tact and courtesy are expected when interacting with patients and staff. The psychiatrist is a key participant in implementing the principles of the recovery model in mental health. The psychiatrist works under direction from the Chief of Mental Health and the Medical Director of Mental Health. Routine work is performed with a minimum of supervision. The psychiatrist must perform duties on his/her own initiative. The psychiatrist shall act in a professional manner at all times. Duties include but are not limited to: providing treatment for beneficiaries with general mental disorders in a variety of treatment settings including via video teleconferencing technology. The psychiatrist must be skilled in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. The psychiatrist must be able to provide a comprehensive clinical/psychiatric summary. The psychiatrist will help to ensure accreditation requirements are met, including reviewing checklists for compliance with The Joint Commission – CARF – and/or HAP. The psychiatrist documents patient care in the patient chart via the Computerized Patient Record System; training regarding the use of the system will be provided by the VAMC. All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures. The psychiatrist follows VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety. The psychiatrist will be assigned to BHIP treatment teams and adhere to team meeting responsibilities including treatment planning. The psychiatrist will adhere to all quality management performance measures. The psychiatrist will complete clinical reminders – encounters – and clinical pertinence reviews as directed. When called upon, the psychiatrist will engage in a collaborative agreement with a nurse practitioner and/or provide clinical supervision to a physician assistant. The psychiatrist will provide clinical supervision to psychiatry residents and medical students on rotation in their program. The psychiatrist will provide on‑call services to the facility after 4:30 pm on a rotating basis. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards; Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more – EDRP Authorized; Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov – 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‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. On‑call after 4:30 pm and on weekends and holidays is rotated among the staff. Federal Government holidays are observed. #J-18808-Ljbffr