Serve Those Who Served: Psychiatry Opportunity- Guntersville, AL VA Clinic

The Colonel Ola Lee Mize Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) situated in Guntersville, AL  is actively seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our mission-driven healthcare team!

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to serve our nation’s Veterans while enjoying work-life balance, a collaborative care model, and a community known for its lakefront living !

Position Overview:

Position Overview:

• Schedule: This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options, including either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days per week. Limited, phone-only call rotation
• Patient Load: The position includes 30 hours of direct patient care and 10 hours of administrative time per week. New patient intakes are scheduled for 60 minutes, while follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes in duration. Patients are seen in-person or telehealth.
• Weekly Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team meeting
• Faculty appointment opportunities
• Employment Type: Federal – with full VA benefits
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) AND federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Competitive salary: $270,000 to $315,000 per year
• Annual Performance bonus of up to $15,000
• Education Debt Reduction Program: Eligible physicians can receive loan repayment assistance of up to $200,000 over five years.

Why You'll Love Living and Working in Guntersville, Alabama:

• Located on the banks of Lake Guntersville, boating, fishing, paddleboarding for water lovers
• Mountain views: Located in the Appalachian foothills
• Laid-back lifestyle: Quiet and peaceful, but with growing tourism appeal
• Active community: Farmer’s markets, seasonal festivals, and arts events
• Short drive to Huntsville: Around 45 minutes to a major city

• Ideal for families and retirees: Safe, friendly neighborhoods and great schools

 Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted medical license (from any U.S. state or territory)

If interested, please provide your CV for immediate consideration!

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our Guntersville VA Clinic.