Wash D.C. seeking Psychiatrist, several VA Community Based Out-Patient Clinic openings

Washington D.C. VA Medical Center has several Psychiatry opportunities available   

 1 license/50 States - 49 days paid time off annually

The Washington DC VA Medical Center is one of the most visible, collegial and dynamic facilities in the VA system.
Located within sight of the Nation’s Capital, we are only a short distance from historic buildings that house today's leaders and commemorate yesterday's. Points of interest are: Smithsonian Institution, national museums, the National Mall, Zoo, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials.

The Washington D.C. VA Medical Center has several outstanding area opportunities for psychiatrist.  They are:

Primary Care and Behavioral Health Clinics- Located in the main Wash DC facility.   The Clinic is a multidisciplinary program that provides outpatient medical, psychiatric, and social work services to Veterans. Psychiatrists and other psychotherapists in the mental health clinic provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to Veterans with various psychological concerns and symptoms. The Mental Health Clinic currently offers the following psychotherapeutic treatments: Depression Psychotherapy Group; Anger-Management Group; Grief and Loss Group; Short-term solution-focused Psychotherapy; Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy; Other Evidence Based Psychotherapies. Typical schedule is M-F, 7:30 am--4:30 pm

Women’s Health Clinic- Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention and wellness in an atmosphere appealing to women. The center is managed by nationally certified women’s health care nurse practitioners and staffed by board certified physicians.  Mental health includes evaluation and assistance for issues such as depression, mood, and anxiety disorders; intimate partner and domestic violence; sexual trauma; elder abuse or neglect; parenting and anger management; marital, caregiver, or family-related stress; and post-deployment adjustment or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Psychiatrist for the Charlotte Hall Community Based Outpatient Clinic- This facility provides quality health care services for Veterans living in the Southern Maryland area.  Located less than an hour south of Washington D.C., the Charlotte Hall CBOC is a dynamic multifunctional clinic located in the heart of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Have the work like life balance in an area brimming with history, outdoor fun, and vibrant culture. With such close proximity to our nation’s capital (Washington D.C.)You can enjoy all the attractions, sports, shopping, and entertainment that a metropolitan area has to offer. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am- 4:30pm, very limited occasional weekend coverage.

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Fort Belvoir VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)-  the Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital’s Sunrise Pavilion is the 10,000 square foot facility that replaced the Alexandria CBOC. The VA-Ft. Belvoir CBOC provides basic medical care, preventive care, and health education for eligible Veterans, including comprehensive women’s health care. Open Mondays through Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southern Prince George's County Community Based Outpatient Clinic- DC VA's newest Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located across the street from Joint Base Andrews, offers a variety of health care services including: primary and preventative care, comprehensive women’s health care, audiology and mental health services. It is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southeast Washington DC Community Based Outpatient Clinic- Located in the Southeast Veterans Service Center near the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Southern Avenue in Southeast Washington.  The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)Southeast is open Monday, Thursday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to provide basic medical and preventative care, health education, mental health services, addiction counseling, comprehensive women’s health care and nutritional counseling to eligible Veterans.

Requirements:

U.S. citizen

BC/BE Psychiatrist

Full unrestricted MD/DO license (any state)

Interested: 

Forward your C.V. to:  jerome.peele@va.gov 

 The more than 2,000 employees and volunteers of the Washington DC VA Medical Center take great pride in providing world-class health care to all Veterans in an environment that fosters compassion, commitment and service.

 Our mission is to respect and serve our Nation’s Veterans by honoring them with excellent health care at our main facility and at our five community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) located in Ft. Belvoir, VA; Southeast Washington, DC; and in Greenbelt, Charlotte Hall and Camp Springs, MD. The Medical Center also operates a Community Resource and Referral Center for homeless and at-risk Veterans which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 The Medical Center’s culture and presence is transforming to meet the needs of more than 106,903 Veterans who are enrolled for VA health care in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. In FY 2013, the Medical Center had more than one-million (1,263,472) patient encounters and we are excited about expanding programs and offering services to meet the unique needs of Veterans.

The Medical Center
The Washington DC VA Medical Center, located within sight of the Nation’s Capitol, is the only health care system that specifically provides care to Veterans. Offering tertiary care in a Complexity Level IB hospital, allows ours staff to provide comprehensive primary and specialty care in medicine, surgery, neurology and psychiatry. The Medical Center has 175 acute care beds, 30 Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment beds, and a 20-suite Fisher House. Also, the Medical Center is home to an adjacent 120-bed Community Living Center which provides Veterans with geriatric long-term care, hospice and palliative care.

Specialized Services
We provide specialized services and care for Veterans such as: invasive and noninvasive cardiology, home based primary care, women’s health, MRI, PET/CT center, interventional radiology, renal care, trauma services, nutritional services, homeless outreach, compensated work therapy, substance abuse treatment, recreation therapy, and alternative therapies as well as a wide variety of Telehealth services.

We are home to the VISN 5 Polytrauma Network Site and Polytrauma Amputation Network Site and ensure the coordination of lifelong rehabilitation services to Veterans with brain injuries and limb loss, as they progress from acute care to their homes.

OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
The Medical Center’s OEF/OIF/OND Program Office is ready to assist returning Veterans with care coordination as well as VA benefits, claims issues, and support to help ease their transition from active duty to civilian life. Together, the Case Manager and Veteran or Service Member will work as a team to deal with the physical, emotional, and social concerns associated with being a combat Veteran.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 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 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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