Duties
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
- Program Approval, award up to $200,000 & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office.
- Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Learn more.
- 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 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in 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
Duties: The psychiatrist will provide outpatient psychiatric services including face to face and telepsychiatry as well as provide medical care in accordance with the approved privileges and all applicable State and/or Federal guidelines in support of the Psychiatry Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System
Screen, evaluate, and admit or enroll patient to psychiatry programs.
(2) Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on least restrictive approach. These include but are not limited to: a) individual psychotherapy; b) crisis intervention; c) psycho-pharmacotherapy; d) consultation/liaison; e) patient education.
(3) Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms, (EKGs), etc. including HIV tests and evaluate results of such tests.
(4) Provide psychiatric on-call coverage.
(5) Provide psychiatric Consultation-Liaison coverage, as assigned.
(6) Conducting complete psychiatric evaluations (including the mental status evaluation).
(7) Prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical agents for smoking cessation.
(8) Prescribe Buprenorphine. (If applicable)
(9) Prescribe Clozapine. (If applicable)
(10) Prescribe evidenced based pharmacotherapy for substance use disorders
(11) Initiate and refill prescriptions for all medications.
(12) Monitor and record patient progress.
(13) Obtain consent for hospitalization, tests, & medications.
(14) Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
(15) Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and medications.
(16) Write orders and notes in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System).
(17) Administer and document Suicide Risk Assessment in CPRS.
(18) Perform other delegated tasks not specifically outlined herein upon the direction of supervising chiefs.
(19) Provide telephone consultation with patients and family members.
(20) Function as member of assigned committees, task forces, and investigative teams.
(21) Teach and supervise medical students, PA students, psychiatry (and as needed, residents from other specialties) residents and fellows, and NP students.
(22) Modality of care may include telehealth from a VA owned/leased facility or telehealth from the provider's home directly into the Veteran's home. (Contingent on approval of Chief of Psychiatry).
(23) Position may work with the Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) and provide psychopharmacological services as required.
Emergency Duties - performed in life threatening situations until medical/crisis team is available.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (i.e., utilizing BLS skills - current certification is required for credentialing).
- Treatment of acute respiratory failure (i.e., utilizing BLS skills).
- Treatment of life-threatening traumatic injury (i.e., utilizing basic first aid and BLS skills).
Additional duties - as assigned by Mental Health Section Chief:
- Perform administrative tasks.
- Participate in clinical research projects. (needs to be credentialed in research).
Work Schedule: Permanent Full Time
How to Apply
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/09/2025 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date
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Next steps
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.