Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Jackson, MS

Join our team serving America’s Veterans in the capital city of Mississippi and known as "The City with a Soul."

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Physician - Staff Psychiatrist, board certified or board eligible, to join our expanding clinical practice. We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.

Candidate must possess MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training to board certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory.

Additional requirements:

• Psychiatrist will focus on the assessment/evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.
• Writes prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number.
• Initiates consultation by and referral to other services as indicated.
• Educates staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc.
• Works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care.
• Provides and documents education and counseling of patients and patients' families in preventive care, medical treatments, and the use of prescribed medications.

Highlights of this opportunity:

• Potential starting base salary range:  $290,000-$310,000
• Daily schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm 
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid for CME)
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including paid time off, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers also allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Don’t miss the chance to join our team and serve those who have served us! #WorkAtVA

Jackson, MS,  consist of eight colleges and universities,  three community colleges, and 11 school districts. Also, numerous private schools covering pre-k through college are located throughout the metro area. The metro area has a good inventory of luxury homes  and homes for first-time home buyers on the market. These homes are conveniently located for work, school, and play. Due to our  long summers and mild winters,  several recreational and leisure facilities provide great opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities. Some of the facilities include the Natchez Trace Parkway which is a historic route maintained by the National Park Service, challenging and scenic golf courses, Parham Bridges Tennis Center, H. B. Wolcott Park Tennis Center, Trustmark Stadium home to the Mississippi Braves, and the 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Ross Barnett Reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, power boating, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, hiking, biking, hunting and bird watching.