Transform Lives: Join Our Interdisciplinary Team as the Supervisory Psychiatrist (SUD)

Join the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System as a Supervising Addiction Psychiatrist and lead a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing evidence-based substance use disorder care for Veterans. This dynamic, full-time role offers the opportunity to impact clinical practice, supervise and mentor psychiatry professionals, support renowned residency and fellowship programs, and collaborate with prestigious academic partners like UCLA.  As a key member of our multidisciplinary outpatient Substance Use Disorder Clinic, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment to Veterans with a wide array of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders.

You will provide expertise in diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management, including medication-assisted treatment—while collaborating closely with a diverse care team of psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals. Your role will extend to specialized programs such as the opioid treatment and intensive outpatient programs, multidisciplinary consultation, and ongoing contributions to coordinated, recovery-focused care, all while ensuring thorough and compliant clinical documentation. If you are passionate about innovative addiction psychiatry, thrive in a teaching and research-rich environment, and are committed to improving the lives of Veterans facing complex co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Current, full, and unrestricted license
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of practice but not required.

Benefits and Features:

• Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits 
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement
• Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants
• Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

Discover the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) - a renowned Department of Veterans Affairs institution dedicated to providing exceptional care for veterans. GLA is a robust system catering to the diverse healthcare needs of Veterans residing throughout five counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. With two ambulatory care centers, a tertiary care facility, and eight community-based outpatient clinics, GLA serves over 1.4 million veterans.  

GLA is a beacon of extensive and comprehensive healthcare facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our West Los Angeles VA Medical and Sepulveda VA Medical Centers, both teaching hospitals, offer a comprehensive range of health services for Veterans, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a strong focus on education and research. GLA's affiliations with the UCLA School of Medicine, USC School of Medicine, and over 45 colleges, universities, and vocational schools in 17 medical, nursing, paramedical, and administrative programs enhance our healthcare capabilities. We provide professional training in most major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. We strive to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and healthcare leaders, and create innovations that advance healthcare for Veterans and contribute to the nation's health.

GLA boasts one of the most extensive research programs in the VA, encompassing six research centers of excellence.  Collaboration is the cornerstone of our research efforts, and we are dedicated to research that enriches the knowledge base and fosters the next generation of healthcare leaders. We aim to drive innovations that enhance healthcare for veterans and the nation. We are committed to involving veterans in our research community, providing them opportunities to contribute and benefit from our work, and making them feel included and valued. Our ultimate goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all. 

Accreditations from prestigious bodies such as the Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, American Psychological Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Council on Chiropractic Education further underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, instilling confidence in the quality of care we provide.