Psychiatrist

Aptive • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive mental health care services to patients within a Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility. This role is responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of psychiatric conditions , while ensuring compliance with VA clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• Ability to obtain VA credentialing and privileging

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients
• Provide care across: Inpatient psychiatry units, Outpatient clinics, Emergency and consult services
• Manage full patient lifecycle: Admission, treatment, and discharge/transfer
• Provide follow-up care and ensure patients are seen within required timelines (e.g., post-discharge follow-up within 30 days)
• Treat seriously mentally ill patients and conduct e-consults as needed
• Conduct daily clinics with an expected workload of: ~6–6.5 patient care hours per day, ~6 patients/hour or ~12 patients/half-hour schedule mix
• Examine patients, interpret clinical findings, and coordinate care plans
• Collaborate with VA mental health staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide discharge education and care coordination for continuity of care
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with VA policies
• Adhere to all medication safety standards (no distribution of sample medications)
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly
• Document all patient care in the VA electronic health record (EHR) system
• Ensure compliance with: HIPAA, Privacy Act, FOIA, and VA confidentiality laws
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation per VA standards
• Safeguard patient data and follow all VA release-of-information protocols
• Participate in: Peer reviews, case reviews, and benefit appeals
• Complete QA/QI documentation related to patient care and outcomes
• Adhere to patient safety standards and report incidents appropriately
• Participate in: Weekly staff meetings, Monthly town halls and program meetings
• Assist with scheduling and emergency mental health coverage planning
• Support communication of test results per VA directives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees