Veteran Affairs Psychiatrist (BHIP) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP, McAllen, Texas
$265,000 to $310,000 annual
About this job
The VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking Psychiatrists (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program) at the McAllen and Corpus Christi,VA Clinics. The Psychiatrist functions as part of a multidisciplinary general mental health team, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to Veterans referred to Mental Health Services. Job Responsibilities: The Staff Psychiatrist conducts initial psychiatric evaluations, follow-up visits, consultations, group therapy/treatment, medication management, crisis assessment and intervention to Veterans. Modalities of care include face-to-face interventions and Telemental health (TMH). The incumbent may provide cross coverage to other clinical sites throughout VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) via Telemental health as needed. The Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric care in an outpatient setting, identifying Veterans' mental and medical health needs and designing diagnostic and therapeutic plans to meet these needs. He/she serves as the medical subject matter expert within their assigned team and may be responsible for coordinating activities of other health service personnel, resolving problems affecting Veteran care, and providing appropriate education for the Veteran and/or family members regarding the Veteran's care, condition, and its management. Working Hours: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) No Weekends/No Calls
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