Psychiatrist - General Mental Health (GMH) - Stockton, CA
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Stockton
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
The VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) is
currently recruiting for full-time, board eligible/board certified
psychiatrists who are value-driven, recovery- and
diversity-oriented, and possess energy, compassion, and a pursuit
of excellence to join our General Mental Health (GMH) team at the
Stockton VA Outpatient Clinic . The incumbent will conduct review
of medical history, physical exams and mental status exams;
complete assessments and formulate diagnoses; develop treatment
plans; and order labs and/or radiological assessments for a wide
variety of mental disorders, through a multidisciplinary team
approach. The GMH Psychiatrist is responsible for the medication
management of patients as indicated in the treatment plan as well
as facilitation of medication support groups, evaluating and
providing medical clearance for patients presenting to the clinic
who may need psychiatric hospitalization, and assessment and
intervention for patients presenting in crisis. At this time only
candidates interested in onsite delivery of care will be
considered. This is not a remote or virtual assignment. Whether
you're interested in academics, research, or a better work/life
balance, you'll find the VA has a lot to offer, including the
unmatched satisfaction you'll get from caring for those who have
served our country. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -
4:30pm; Alternate Tour of duty may be required to include evening
hours and weekends. On-Call: Weeknight and weekend telephone and
on-site/virtual on-call duties for either the Behavioral Health
Intensive Care Unit (BHICU) at the Sacramento VA Medical Center or
Joint Inpatient Mental Health Unit (JIMHU) located at Travis Air
Force Base. On-call rotations last one week, can be conducted from
home, and are usually Friday-Thursdays, including weekends and
holidays. The rotations may include discussion of potential
admissions to the inpatient psychiatric unit, evaluating patients
requiring seclusion and restraint, evaluating emergent psychiatric
consults on the medical/surgical, and rounding on the inpatient
psychiatric unit during weekends and holidays. Psychiatrists
generally are on-call three to five times per year depending on
site. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not
Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan
Repayment): Position Eligible EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP
Coordinator for questions/assistance Candidates must : 1) be a US
citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7407(a) ; 2) possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license
in any state, 3) board certified in BE/BC Psychiatry, and 4) and
confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19), which are both requirements for all Health Care
Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans Affairs.
Preferred experience: Board Certification in Psychiatry (or
intention to take Board exam) More About the Area: Discover a
flavorful Northern California getaway and the essence of
California's Central Valley as you explore the most culturally rich
and diverse city in San Joaquin County. Strategically situated
along the California Delta, here, the river flows out to the coast,
cultures converge, and the world comes together. If variety is the
spice of life, this is one hot city. Get to Stockton by boat, air,
train, or bus and discover a number of beautiful residential
communities along waterways, with single-family homes costing about
one-third the price of homes in the Bay Area. While you're in town,
cheer for one of our professional sports teams, pick up a treasure
along the "Miracle Mile" or take a tour of nearby Lodi wine
country. Next stop? San Francisco, or maybe Yosemite. The adventure
never ends when you start at the heart of California's famous
Central Valley. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards . Pay: Competitive salary, annual
performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55
days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail
coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no
significant restriction on moonlighting
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Stockton , Psychiatrist - General Mental Health (GMH) - Stockton, CA, Healthcare , Stockton, California
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