Physician

Physician - Psychiatrist

Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service (MHBSS)

VA Providence Healthcare System

Providence, RI 02908

Become a Psychiatrist Physician within Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service (MHBSS) as a member of one of the best Healthcare Systems in America. Join our staff at the highly acclaimed VA Providence Healthcare System (VAPHS) fulfilling a vital role on our team - where you can both work and live in the beautiful state of Rhode Island.
Full-time, permanent appointment, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be available for highly qualified candidates.
CME Reimbursement up to $1,100 per year
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
50-55 days of paid time off per year
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): A student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. (Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for this incentive. Contact, for questions/assistance regarding this program).

Staff Psychiatrist work within the Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service (MHBSS) of the VA Providence Healthcare System (VAPHS). We have opportunities for Psychiatrists to work in the Inpatient unit, as General Outpatient, and as an Outpatient with interest and/or experience in the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) population who is willing and able to provide community-based psychiatric services within our Mental Health Intensive Case Management team for a portion of their time.

Major Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) primarily in an outpatient setting, for a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders found in the Veteran population.
Providing weekend/evening coverage of the inpatient unit on an infrequent basis.
Performing psychiatric evaluations for a wide population of patients with mental health symptoms and complex psychosocial issues.
Participating effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members which enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Ensuring the practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice psychiatric guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPPA policies.
Conducting history and physical examinations to include mental status examinations, intake assessments, substance use disorders assessments, and suicide risk evaluations.
Being skilled in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, the psychiatrist must be able to provide a comprehensive clinical/psychiatric evaluation and summary.
Delivering care in a variety of modalities to include in-person and virtual care.
Documenting patient care in the patient chart via the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS); Training regarding the use of the Computerized Record System will be provided by VAPHCS. All documentation will be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures.
Adhering to all quality management performance measures; The psychiatrist will complete clinical reminders and encounters.
Engaging collaboratively with Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, and other Providers.
Participating in the training and supervision of Psychiatry Residents, Medical Students, and other Allied Health Professional Trainees.
Participating in performance improvement activities, physician peer review, and committees as assigned.

The position requires:
US Citizenship. While open to U.S. Citizens, non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
M.D. or D.O.
Full, active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state
Completion of a residency training program in Psychiatry
Board Certification or eligibility

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on Physician level benefits offered at the Department of Veterans Affairs, visit:

VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). Additional information is available to applicants during the recruitment process.

VA Providence Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person