Transform Veterans' Lives Through Addiction & Mental Health Care Three Outstanding Psychiatry Opportunities – Dallas VA Medical Center | Dallas, Texas

Make a lasting impact. Advance your career. Enjoy exceptional quality of life.

The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), one of the largest and busiest VA healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatrists to join our growing Mental Health Service in Dallas, Texas.

Whether your passion is addiction psychiatry, residential treatment, homelessness outreach, or outpatient substance use care, we have an opportunity for you.

Why Choose the Dallas VA?

• Serve Those Who Served Our Nation
• Federal Employment & Outstanding Job Security
• Competitive Compensation
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Loan Repayment Opportunities
• Recruitment & Relocation Incentives Available
• No Production Quotas or RVU Pressures
• 50+ Days Paid Time Off Annually (Vacation, Sick Leave & Federal Holidays)
• Federal Pension (FERS) & Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with Government Match
• Comprehensive Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid CME & Professional Development Support
• Academic Appointments & Teaching Opportunities
• Work-Life Balance with Monday-Friday Schedules

Opportunity #1

Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) Psychiatrist

Join a highly respected residential treatment team dedicated to helping Veterans overcome substance use disorders and reclaim their lives.

Position Highlights

• Provide psychiatric assessment, consultation, medication management, and treatment planning
• Work within a multidisciplinary addiction treatment team
• Treat Veterans with:
• Substance Use Disorders
• PTSD
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders
• Co-occurring Medical and Psychiatric Conditions
• Opportunity to teach:
• Medical Students
• Psychiatry Residents
• Addiction Psychiatry Fellows
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Buprenorphine treatment experience required
• Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship preferred
• Experience treating substance use disorders strongly preferred

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call: Light call responsibilities

Opportunity #2

Homeless Domiciliary Psychiatrist

Help Veterans experiencing homelessness achieve stability, recovery, and independence through comprehensive psychiatric care in a residential setting.

Position Highlights

• Provide psychiatric care to Veterans residing in the Homeless Domiciliary Program
• Manage complex psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial conditions
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Participate in educational activities and trainee supervision
• Opportunity to support one of the VA's most impactful missions

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatry
• Buprenorphine treatment experience highly preferred
• Experience with virtual care platforms preferred

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call: Light call responsibilities

Opportunity #3

Gold Team Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Psychiatrist

Join our specialized outpatient addiction psychiatry team and provide life-changing care to Veterans battling substance use disorders.

Position Highlights

• Work in a dynamic outpatient addiction treatment program
• Provide care through:
• Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
• Opioid Replacement Program
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Treat Veterans with:
• Substance Use Disorders
• PTSD
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Serious Mental Illness
• Academic and teaching opportunities available
• Collaborate with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Buprenorphine treatment experience required
• Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship preferred
• Board Eligible or Board Certified preferred

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call: Rotating inpatient coverage only a few times per year

Academic & Research Opportunities

The Dallas VA is affiliated with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and multiple academic institutions, providing opportunities to:

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in clinical research
• Collaborate with nationally recognized faculty
• Contribute to innovations in:
• Addiction Psychiatry
• PTSD
• Mood Disorders
• Homelessness Research
• Mental Health Recovery Programs

Live and Thrive in Dallas, Texas

Dallas offers something for everyone:

• Award-Winning Restaurants & Culinary Experiences
• Performing Arts & Theaters
• Live Music & Entertainment Districts
• Major Professional Sports Teams
• Two International Airports for Easy Travel
• Beautiful Parks & Outdoor Recreation
• Thriving Economy & Affordable Cost of Living Compared to Other Major Metropolitan Areas

From vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions to family-friendly communities and world-class dining, Dallas provides an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career.

Ready to Learn More?

Join a healthcare system where your work truly matters.

Interested candidates should forward their CV/resume immediately to:

Terrance.Anderson@va.gov

Terry Anderson
National Healthcare Recruiter & Consultant
Department of Veterans Affairs

Serve those who served. Build a meaningful career. Make a difference every day at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is a progressive health care provider in the heart of Texas. Poised as VA's second largest health care system, we serve over 113,000 Veterans and deliver 1.4 million outpatient episodes of care each year to Veterans in 38 Texas counties and two counties in southern Oklahoma. We have 4,700 employees and 1,700 community volunteers who are driven by the passion to serve at Dallas VA Medical Center, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic, Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic, Polk Street VA Annex Clinic and five community based outpatient clinics.

VANTHCS provides comprehensive health services through primary, tertiary and long-term care in many areas like medicine, surgery, mental health and rehabilitation. The 853-bed system has a Spinal Cord Injury Center, Domiciliary Care Program and Community Living Center with a dedicated hospice unit. In 2009, a Fisher House was established on the Dallas campus to provide no-cost temporary lodging in a home-like setting for families of Veterans or active duty military personnel undergoing treatment at the facility.

Recognizing the importance of educating tomorrow's clinicians, we have an important teaching mission that provides education and experience to 1,875 residents, students and trainees. As a major research center, VANTHCS has more than 90 principal investigators and 400 research staff who work daily to create advances in our understanding and treatments of diseases and disabilities that affect Veterans and the general population Remarkable gains in clinical performance, access to care, stakeholder relationships, efficiency and quality are evident here. The most noteworthy accomplishments that signify these advancements include:

Recognized by the National Center for Patient Safety in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013 with the VA Patient Safety "Gold Cornerstone" Award for outstanding achievement in identifying, analyzing and resolving patient safety issues. VHA Systems Redesign Champion - 1st Place Award in 2010 for significant improvements in patient throughput.

Recognized by VA's Green Building Initiative for achievements in sustainable energy and reducing environmental impact. Awarded the 2010 Robert W. Carey Excellence Award from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 2010 VA Engineering Green Building Initiative (green globe) award.

VANTHCS is moving forward to reach new heights in providing patient centered care with its steadfast commitment to continuous quality improvement and personal touch.