Outpatient Psychiatrist – Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Job Listing at Department of Veterans Affairs in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 5192535-2024-10-26)

Description

Calling all compassionate psychiatrists! 

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of veterans? Come join the Baltimore VA Medical Center's Mental Health Clinical Center (MHCC), where you'll practice independently and have the autonomy to transform the mental health landscape for our nation's heroes. This is your chance to practice at the independent clinical level, with the flexibility and support you need to deliver exceptional care.

Location: 

In-person at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Baltimore, MD

What You'll Do:

• Provide individual treatment using evidenced based interventions for the treatment of Veterans with diagnosis to include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders and other disabling affective and anxiety disorders.
• Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and more—because teamwork makes the dream work.
• Occasionally travel to other VA facilities or Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for meetings or training sessions, ensuring that you're always up-to-date with the latest care practices and facility-wide initiatives. 
• There may be other duties as assigned or required.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Independence at its best: You'll have the freedom to practice psychiatry without micromanagement while being part of a supportive environment.
• Rewarding work: Every day you'll get to directly impact the lives of veterans who have served our country. Your work will be meaningful and deeply appreciated.
• Outpatient setting with regular hours that supports a healthy **work-life balance**—because your wellness matters too!
• A fantastic team culture that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and learning from each other.

Who We're Looking For:

• Two years of attending experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience working at the attending level as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience treating patient with office based opioid replacement
• Experience treating patients with Clozapine
• Experience treating patients with long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications
• Experience treating patients with evidence-based psychotherapies
  

VA Physician Benefits—Because We Take Care of Our Own:
-Competitive government salary with regular cost-of-living adjustments.
-Generous paid time off: up to 26 days of annual leave, 13 sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays each year—hello, work-life balance!
-Comprehensive federal benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
-Unmatched retirement benefits: You'll enjoy the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) pension, so you can plan for a comfortable future.
-No malpractice insurance headaches—it's fully covered!
-Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility to help pay down your student loans.
-Opportunities for continuing medical education (CME) with financial support to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
-Access to VA perks, including loan repayment programs, career growth opportunities, and professional development within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Why the Baltimore VAMC?
Located in the heart of charming, historic Baltimore, our VA Medical Center offers a vibrant and diverse city with a rich culture, easy access to the waterfront, and proximity to Washington, D.C. Be a part of a mission-driven team where your work directly impacts the lives of veterans who've given so much to our country. State-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative work environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.

Make a Difference Today:
Ready to join a mission that matters? Apply today to become a part of the Baltimore VA Medical Center team and be the reason veterans receive the exceptional mental health care they deserve!

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