Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Cape Coral, FL

The Cape Coral VA Clinic is actively recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) team—a nationally recognized, community-based program serving Veterans living with serious mental illness.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a recovery-focused, interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive mental health care both in the clinic and in the community. MHICM supports Veterans with complex psychiatric needs—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression—through assertive outreach and integrated care.

Position Highlights:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and care coordination

• Participate in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and home/community visits as needed

• Lead and consult on complex cases as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Flexible care delivery including clinic-based and field-based care

• Opportunity to teach and mentor

Why Join Us?

• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)—receive up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over five years

• Deliver relationship-based, community-focused care with a strong focus on recovery and independence

• Collaborate with a dedicated MHICM team including social work, nursing, and peer support specialists

• Benefit from protected clinical time, no RVU pressure, and Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage

Benefits of VA Employment:

• Competitive compensation plus annual performance bonus

• 26 days of annual leave, 13 sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays

• Robust retirement with pension + Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care)

• No on-call or inpatient responsibilities required for this role

Come serve those who served—while enjoying the personal and professional rewards of living and working in beautiful Southwest Florida.