Psychiatrist Option In Loma Linda, CA At The VAMC
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Job Description – Psychiatrist (Board Certified / Board Eligible) Location - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) - 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA - Services performed onsite at main hospital and affiliated clinics (CBOCs) Contract Length - Base Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (12 months) - Option to Extend: Yes (per VA FAR clauses) Hours / Schedule - Schedule: Monday – Friday - Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (includes 30-minute lunch) - Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) - Total Annual Hours (Est.): ~4,500 hours across all providers Call Requirements - Call: May be required - Includes: - Psychiatric emergency support - Inpatient/ED consult coverage as needed - Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours support when assigned Position Overview / Duties - Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to veteran population across inpatient and outpatient settings - Perform: - Psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses - Medication management - Suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention - Psychotherapy and treatment planning - Manage complex cases including: - PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse - Respond to psychiatric emergencies and hospitalization assessments - Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and participate in treatment planning conferences - May: - Supervise or support psychiatric residents - Serve as team lead for mental health services - Utilize VA systems and ensure compliance with VA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards Additional Requirements: Provide care in: Outpatient clinics. Inpatient units. Emergency Department. Telehealth (VA Video Connect). Participate in meetings, consult coordination, and interdisciplinary care planning. Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation Key Notes for Recruiting / BD Positioning: Stable Monday–Friday VA schedule. Exposure to diverse and complex veteran population. Mix of outpatient + inpatient + ED coverage. Long-term federal contract with extension potential. Predictable hours with structured workload expectations Reference: BC-5/5/26-lp-af
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