Physician (Psychiatrist)

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The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series and therefore CVs will continue to be required and accepted.

To 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 Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The 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 completed.

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 Columbia.

Residency 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 status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) 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 experiences.

Residents 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-basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board certified in Psychiatry.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. Major Duties:

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Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.

Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid 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 incumbent in this position will dedicate 90% of time to outpatient clinical care with some inpatient coverage and emergency room duties on call.

The incumbent will also hold a clinical appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School, and will be expected to participate in academic activities including teaching and research during the remaining 10% of time, or as supported by external research funding.

The incumbent will have some latitude to define outpatient clinical duties collaboratively with the Chief of MH & BSS. The White River Junction MH &BSS comprises roughly 100 staff and trainees.

The White River Junction MH & BSS provides care at the WRJ VAMC and at Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Colchester VT (Fort Ethan Allen), Bennington VT, Brattleboro VT, Rutland VT, Keene NH and at outlying locations in Newport and Berlin NH.

Services at White River Junction include: Primary Mental Health Care, an open access outpatient clinic integrated into Primary Care; Specialized Mental Health Care, for outpatients with more intensive mental health needs including access to a variety of evidence based therapies for PTSD and other mental health disorders and Mental Health Intensive Case Management; an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse, including buprenorphine management; and an inpatient unit of 10 beds with fully supported ECT services, amongst other programs.

The incumbent will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with the program managers of these programs under the direction of the Chief of MH & BSS.

The incumbent practices in Mental Health (MH) Service as a staff Psychiatrist to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission.

The psychiatrist provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The psychiatrist practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position.

The psychiatrist is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

Applicants must be board certified.

Included but are not limited to: Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities; Provides patient and family education on medical/mental health conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments; Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other mental health and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development; Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes; Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders; Orders and interprets diagnostic studies; Initiates referrals/consults to specialty services; Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: at supervisor's discretion Telework: May be available on an Ad-Hoc basis at supervisor's discretion