Psychiatrist

Aptive • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Psychiatrist (Inpatient/Outpatient Mental Health Services)
Location of services: Houston, TX
Facility: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Position Overview
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
• Quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees