Psychiatry Physician (Regular Ft)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Bangor, ME

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About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one tofive years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The Psychiatrist will provide Psychiatric care in the outpatient Mental Health Clinic for the VA Maine Healthcare System (VAMHS). The Mental Health Service (MHS) provides care at the Togus campus, and that Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) that are located in Bangor, Portland, Rumford, Calais, Lincoln, Lewiston-Auburn, Presque Isle. They must be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with mental illness according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Other duties and responsibilities include: Performing initial clinical diagnostic examinations, and formulating initial treatment plans for patients. The Psychiatrist is expected to have a panel of patients s/he follows on a regular basis and will also see unscheduled patients presenting to the clinic. Providing medication management services. Provision of psychotherapy services is restricted to clinicians who are trained, certified and credentialed in the provision of VA evidence based therapy practices. Coordinating medical care for mental health clinic patients requiring primary care follow up, or specialty medical/surgical consultation. Facilitating admissions to inpatient MH unit. Coordinating care with inpatient Psychiatric, or Medical-Surgical, physicians. Providing clinical support, guidance and oversight for the MH services of the CBOC MH staff and liaison to Primary Care as needed and directed by MHSL management. Serving on Medical Staff Committees, or representing the MHSL on special Medical Center projects or initiatives as directed by MHSL management. Performing Compensation & Pension exams/reviews with proper orientation and training. Performing other duties as assigned, including: Supporting a specialty care clinic (E.G. Clozaril, Suboxone), evaluations and medication management in the substance abuse treatment program (including Suboxone), serving in the PTSD program and participating in a research project. Successfully practicing as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively in a respectful fashion with nurses, social workers, clerks, mid-level providers, and other physicians. The psychiatrist will demonstrate effective communication skills in this collaborative work. Documenting the care provided in the electronic medical record in a timely and complete fashion. Any additional data regarding patient care will be entered into the electronic record in a timely and complete fashion. Provide tele-mental health to patients as needed and directed by MHSL management. Provide coverage, including on-call coverage, to the Togus Psychiatry inpatient unit as needed with proper notice and in conjunction with VAMHS rules. Serve on Medical Staff Committees, or represent Psychiatry on Medical Center projects or initiatives as directed by MHSL management. Teaching trainees and/or participating in MHS research projects as directed by MHSL management. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learnmore. 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM EST

Requirements

They must be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with mental illness according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques.
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

Performing initial clinical diagnostic examinations, and formulating initial treatment plans for patients. The Psychiatrist is expected to have a panel of patients s/he follows on a regular basis and will also see unscheduled patients presenting to the clinic.
Providing medication management services. Provision of psychotherapy services is restricted to clinicians who are trained, certified and credentialed in the provision of VA evidence based therapy practices.
Coordinating medical care for mental health clinic patients requiring primary care follow up, or specialty medical/surgical consultation.
Facilitating admissions to inpatient MH unit. Coordinating care with inpatient Psychiatric, or Medical-Surgical, physicians.
Providing clinical support, guidance and oversight for the MH services of the CBOC MH staff and liaison to Primary Care as needed and directed by MHSL management.
Serving on Medical Staff Committees, or representing the MHSL on special Medical Center projects or initiatives as directed by MHSL management.
Performing Compensation & Pension exams/reviews with proper orientation and training.
Performing other duties as assigned, including: Supporting a specialty care clinic (E.G. Clozaril, Suboxone), evaluations and medication management in the substance abuse treatment program (including Suboxone), serving in the PTSD program and participating in a research project.
Successfully practicing as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively in a respectful fashion with nurses, social workers, clerks, mid-level providers, and other physicians. The psychiatrist will demonstrate effective communication skills in this collaborative work.
Documenting the care provided in the electronic medical record in a timely and complete fashion. Any additional data regarding patient care will be entered into the electronic record in a timely and complete fashion.
Provide tele-mental health to patients as needed and directed by MHSL management.
Provide coverage, including on-call coverage, to the Togus Psychiatry inpatient unit as needed with proper notice and in conjunction with VAMHS rules.
Serve on Medical Staff Committees, or represent Psychiatry on Medical Center projects or initiatives as directed by MHSL management. Teaching trainees and/or participating in MHS research projects as directed by MHSL management.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting