Loma Linda Psychiatrists
Loma Linda Psychiatrists (253354) San Bernardino County, California
Salary: USD125 - USD200 per hour + Full Benefits after 1 month
Psychiatist (MD/DO) – Veterans Mental Health Services
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive mental health care to a diverse Veteran population, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans. This role involves a mix of clinical care, leadership, crisis intervention, and community-based services across inpatient, outpatient, and virtual settings.
This is a mission-driven position supporting Veterans who may be experiencing complex psychiatric conditions and psychosocial challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, and trauma-related disorders.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Diagnostic Care
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Provide medication evaluation, management, and psychotherapy
Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions
Diagnose and treat conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and consultations to guide treatment decisions
Emergency & Crisis Response
Manage psychiatric emergencies in outpatient, inpatient, Emergency Department, and community settings
Assess need for hospitalization and coordinate appropriate level of care
Provide immediate crisis intervention when clinically indicated
Serve as a Mental Health Team Leader, coordinating specialty referrals and triaging consults
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in treatment planning conferences
Contribute to integrated care coordination across services
May supervise and teach psychiatric residents and trainees
Community-Based & Virtual Care
Conduct home visits for Veterans using a personal vehicle when required
Collaborate with community partners to support continuity of care
Provide telepsychiatry services via VA Video Connect
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in VA electronic health records
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, VA policies, TJC, and CARF standards
Participate in on-call duties as assigned
Adhere to all federal and institutional clinical practice guidelines
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Psychiatry residency
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Ability to use electronic health record systems and virtual care platforms
Preferred Experience
Experience working with Veteran populations
Background in trauma-informed care and PTSD treatment
Experience managing complex psychosocial cases (homelessness, unemployment, limited support systems)
Subspecialty or strong experience in substance use disorders
Prior academic or teaching involvement in residency programs
Experience delivering telepsychiatry services
Primary location: Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (Loma Linda, CA)
May include assignments at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
Required community-based visits using personal vehicle when needed
Hybrid care model: onsite, community-based, and virtual (VA Video Connect)
On-call responsibilities as assigned
#J-18808-Ljbffr