Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Battle Creek, MI

We Are Hiring! Join Our Team as the Chief of Psychiatry Service

If you are a dedicated and passionate psychiatrist looking to take on a leadership role while making a profound impact on the lives of our veterans, then the Battle Creek VA Medical Center is the place for you! We are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the Chief of Psychiatry Service, where you will carry overall responsibility for program planning involving psychiatric care for patients at our medical center and associated outpatient clinics.

Position Overview:

As the Chief of Psychiatry Service, you will lead both professional and administrative activities within the service. This role is split between administrative/supervisory duties (49%) and clinical duties (51%), providing a balanced responsibility that allows you to shape mental health policies and directly impact patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Participate in Mental Health meetings, leadership meetings, and facility committees as a representative of Mental Health and Psychiatry Services.
• Staff Supervision: Oversee and manage the Psychiatry Service staff, ensuring high performance and excellence in service delivery.
• Clinical Excellence: Provide clinical services as a psychiatrist, including assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health and substance use disorders.
• Operational Oversight: Develop, implement, and manage operational policies and procedures for the Psychiatry Service.
• Training Director: Serve as Psychiatry Resident Clinical Training Director for all our affiliations with accredited Psychiatry training programs.
• Quality Assurance: Supervise and ensure the timely and quality completion of Compensation and Pension Mental Health evaluations.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Provide consultation for mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders, and ensure timely clinical reviews of ongoing acute psychiatric admissions.
• Education & Training: Deliver continuous education, selection, evaluation, and orientation for staff members.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive: Enjoy a sign-on bonus!
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Available to assist with student loan repayment.
• Competitive Salary: Earn a competitive salary, with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases. $210k-336k Annual.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Receive 50-55 days of paid time off per year.
• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Obtain federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs, with many carried into retirement.
• CME Reimbursement: Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for Continuing Medical Education, if full-time and board-certified.
• Malpractice Protection: Enjoy free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Required.
• Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state, territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S., or the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Completion of an accredited residency training program leading to board certification eligibility.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English.

Why Battle Creek VA Medical Center?

At Battle Creek VA Medical Center, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a team dedicated to the mental health and well-being of our veterans. This role not only offers a comprehensive benefits package but also provides you with a chance to be at the forefront of mental health service delivery innovation.

Empower, Lead, Transform – Your Next Career Awaits!