Physician-Psychiatry Medical Director

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close on September 30, 2027, or until filled or cancelled. Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official at two-week intervals. The first referral will be sent on November 9, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. This announcement may close without prior notification.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized. EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Major Duties : 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. Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for all psychiatric and behavioral health programs within the Mental Health Service. Sets clinical standards, ensures evidence-based and recovery-oriented care, and champions innovation in psychiatric practice. Oversees complex diagnostic evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations. Ensures compliance with VA, VHA, VISN, facility policies, and accreditation standards at the highest level. Directly supervises and mentors clinical leaders, including section supervisors, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and psychiatry residents. Conducts executive-level performance evaluations, competency assessments, and fosters professional development across the psychiatric workforce. Identifies and implements advanced training initiatives, ensuring staff are equipped with cutting-edge psychiatric knowledge and skills. Promotes a culture of excellence, collaboration, and high morale among all psychiatric staff. Oversees the operations and quality of all psychiatric programs and clinics, ensuring optimal workload distribution and interdisciplinary team coordination. Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals, clinical workflows, and service improvements at the organizational level. Collaborates with executive leadership to allocate resources, manage staffing, and maintain compliance with productivity and quality benchmarks. Drives strategic planning for mental health services and leads policy development initiatives. Works closely with other medical directors, mental health leaders, primary care, specialty care teams, and administrative stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive patient services. Champions integration of behavioral health within broader clinical programs (e.g., BHIP, CRH, Addiction Services), ensuring seamless care delivery. Participates in system-wide interdisciplinary treatment meetings, case reviews, and care coordination initiatives. Provides direct psychiatric care as needed, including assessment, pharmacologic treatment, and follow-up care for complex cases. Maintains exemplary documentation standards in accordance with VA electronic health record requirements. Ensures continuity of care, safety planning, and appropriate management of high-risk patients across the service line. Monitors and enforces clinical practice adherence to regulatory and quality standards (e.g., TJC, CARF, VHA directives). Leads quality initiatives, peer reviews, and performance improvement projects at the service line level. Ensures safe prescribing practices, robust documentation, and effective follow-up protocols. Responds to audits, reviews, and required reporting with timely and accurate information. Participates in executive leadership meetings, committees, and workgroups as required. Completes administrative reports, data reviews, and performance metrics related to psychiatric program operations. Oversees hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for all psychiatric staff. Engages in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic priorities for mental health services. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm. Subject to change based on agency's need.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.