Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Veterans Mental Health Services
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive mental health care to a diverse Veteran population, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans. This role involves a mix of clinical care, leadership, crisis intervention, and community-based services across inpatient, outpatient, and virtual settings.
This is a mission-driven position supporting Veterans who may be experiencing complex psychiatric conditions and psychosocial challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, and trauma-related disorders.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Diagnostic Care
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Provide medication evaluation, management, and psychotherapy
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions
- Diagnose and treat conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and consultations to guide treatment decisions
Emergency & Crisis Response
- Manage psychiatric emergencies in outpatient, inpatient, Emergency Department, and community settings
- Assess need for hospitalization and coordinate appropriate level of care
- Provide immediate crisis intervention when clinically indicated
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a Mental Health Team Leader, coordinating specialty referrals and triaging consults
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in treatment planning conferences
- Contribute to integrated care coordination across services
- May supervise and teach psychiatric residents and trainees
Community-Based & Virtual Care
- Conduct home visits for Veterans using a personal vehicle when required
- Collaborate with community partners to support continuity of care
- Provide telepsychiatry services via VA Video Connect
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in VA electronic health records
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, VA policies, TJC, and CARF standards
- Participate in on-call duties as assigned
- Adhere to all federal and institutional clinical practice guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Psychiatry residency
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
- Valid California driver’s license
- Ability to use electronic health record systems and virtual care platforms
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Veteran populations
- Background in trauma-informed care and PTSD treatment
- Experience managing complex psychosocial cases (homelessness, unemployment, limited support systems)
- Subspecialty or strong experience in substance use disorders
- Prior academic or teaching involvement in residency programs
- Experience delivering telepsychiatry services
Work Environment & Schedule
- Primary location: Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (Loma Linda, CA)
- May include assignments at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
- Required community-based visits using personal vehicle when needed
- Hybrid care model: onsite, community-based, and virtual (VA Video Connect)
- On-call responsibilities as assigned
