Physician - Psychiatrist (SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE)

SummarySign-on Bonus: Eligible for highly qualified candidates working on-site at our facilities. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. student loan payment reimbursement program of up to $200 -000 at $40 -000 per year and up to 5 years. We are recruiting for full-time - board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value-driven - recovery-oriented - and possess energy - compassion - and a pursuit of excellence to join our team!QualificationsTo qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic RequirementsCitizenship: United States Citizenship or Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completedLicense: Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty statusApproved residencies are: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - OR Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesResidents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsLanguage: Proficiency in spoken and written EnglishAdditional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible psychiatrist Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the positionA physical examination prior to placement is requiredThis is a designated drug testing positionAfter appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug useRequires lifting 15-44 poundspushing (approx2 hours)reaching above shoulderuse of fingers and both handswalking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneelingAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyMust have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colorsHearing aid is permitted.DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Work Schedule: Full-time - schedule to be coordinated with your supervisor Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn moreThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram 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 applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyContact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePaid 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 VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) is currently recruiting for full-time - board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value-driven - recovery-oriented - and possess energy - compassion - and a pursuit of excellence to join either our Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary (BHIP) team at locations across northern CaliforniaBehavioral Health Interdisciplinary (BHIP) Psychiatrist You will conduct review of medical history - physical exams and mental status examscomplete assessments and formulate diagnosesdevelop treatment plansand order labs and/or radiological assessments for a wide variety of mental disorders - through a multidisciplinary team approachThe BHIP 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 crisisWhether 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 countryThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 22nd - 2026The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 25th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 5 daysEligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become availableContract Buy Out Program: ONLY available at the location in Redding - CA (Redding Outpatient Clinic)This is a rural serving facility and if selected for this location - you may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov