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Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) provide you with health care services at 5 locations along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our facilities include our Biloxi VA Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi and 4 community-based outpatient clinics in Mobile, Alabama; Pensacola and Panama City, Florida; and at Florida's Eglin Air Force Base. GCVHCS is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the South Central Region. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Sharon Rogers via email at: , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The Staff Psychiatrist will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on Veterans who suffer from depression, anxiety, Psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders using patient-centered team approach. The care is provided in various clinical settings, including outpatient, telehealth, residential, inpatient, and consultation-liaison. The Psychiatrist serves as the subject matter expert in support of the Behavioral Health multidisciplinary team with responsibilities of providing clinical education, coordinating consults, and triaging specialty clinic referral not limited to: Directly provides a full range of present-day, evidence-based therapeutic interventions including: diagnostic assessment, mental status examination, psychotherapy, medication evaluation and management Ensures all clinical care is delivered in accordance with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the coordination of comprehensive patient care. Participates in supervision and teaching of trainees in support of the VA mission. Encouraged to participate in research projects Depending upon assigned duty station, rotate call duties with other Psychiatrist for after-hours/weekends for inpatient admissions and emergency consultation on a regular rotation. Depending on fluctuating staffing patterns and workloads, the provider may be assigned to other programs within Behavioral Health Service Line. The Psychiatrist is responsible and accountable to the Associate Chief of Staff, Behavioral Health Service Line who gives general guidance. Work Schedule: To Be Determined by Supervisor; typically, Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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