Physician - Psychiatrist (Outpatient/BHIP)

4 months ago


Augusta, Maine, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. First consideration will be given to all who apply by January 24, 2024. If a selection is not made, applications will be reviewed as received. Please note, the announcement may close earlier than the currently posted closing date.



Duties

Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Psychiatrist will treat Veterans within the outpatient Mental Health clinic, practicing as a generalist of various mental health disorders. BHIP psychiatrists are an integral member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, which consists of other social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurse case managers, peer support specialists and clinical mental health pharmacists. Our BHIP teams work in close collaboration, with weekly protected team meeting times to develop treatment plans and ensure quality mental health care to our Veterans.

  • Screen, evaluate, and admit or enroll patient to psychiatry programs.
  • Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on least restrictive approach. These include but are not limited to:
    • individual psychotherapy.
    • Care manager supervision.
    • Crisis intervention.
    • Psycho-Pharmacology.
    • Consultation/liaison.
    • Patient education.
  • Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms, (EKGs), etc. including HIV tests and evaluate results of such tests, as indicated.
  • Provide psychiatric on-call coverage and prescribe Clozapine, as indicated.
  • Completing functional assessments/evaluations (including the mental status evaluation).
  • Prescribe evidenced-based pharmacotherapy for substance use disorders.
  • Initiate and refill prescriptions for all applicable medications.
  • Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
  • Write orders and notes in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System).
  • Administer and document Suicide Risk Assessment in CPRS.
  • Telephone consultation with patients and family members.
  • Function as member of assigned committees, task forces, and investigative teams.
  • Attend Mental Health Program and Mental Health Service meetings as assigned.
  • Teach and supervise medical students, PA students, psychiatry (and as needed, residents from other specialties) residents and fellows, and NP students. Faculty appointment(s) may be required.
  • Position may work with the Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) and provide psychopharmacological services as required.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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


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