Psychiatrist ( Physician Regular Ft)

About the position

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to provide mental health services at the Bangor Community Outpatient Clinic. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with mental illnesses, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for veterans. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial clinical diagnostic examinations and formulate treatment plans for patients.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate medical care for mental health clinic patients requiring follow-up.
• Facilitate admissions to the inpatient psychiatry unit and coordinate care with inpatient physicians.
• Provide psychiatric support and guidance to clinic staff and consult with primary care physicians as needed.
• Serve on Medical Staff Committees and represent Psychiatry on special projects or initiatives.
• Document care provided in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Complete clinical reminders and participate in meeting performance measures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or territory.
• Completion of residency training in psychiatry approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.