Psychiatrist

Aptive•Loma Linda, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health services to Veterans within the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This role includes inpatient and/or outpatient care, supporting a diverse Veteran population with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency (or equivalent)
Active, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license
Proficiency in spoken and written English
U.S. Citizenship preferred (per VA requirements)
Must maintain professional appearance and adhere to VA conduct standards
Subject to credentialing, privileging, and background investigation
Compliance with VA policies, HIPAA, and federal regulations required

Nice To Haves

U.S. Citizenship preferred (per VA requirements)

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses
Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions
Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
Manage psychiatric emergencies, including hospitalization evaluations
Deliver care across settings: outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and telehealth
Treat conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use disorders
Provide care to diverse Veteran populations, including geriatric and post-deployment patients
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans
Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and consults
Serve as a potential team leader for mental health services
Coordinate referrals and triage specialty clinic consults
Maintain accurate and compliant medical documentation
Adhere to VA, HIPAA, Joint Commission (TJC), and CARF standards
Participate in on-call duties as needed
Support teaching and supervision for residency programs (if applicable)
Complete required VA training and certifications
Perform other duties as assigned