Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Charleston, SC

THIS LOCATION:

The location on the Grand Strand makes Myrtle Beach one of the most popular destinations in the United States. While the area is famous for the multitude of special conventions, events and musical and culinary offerings, it is also a rapidly developing community that offers all the amenities of a modern lifestyle. This dynamic is reflected by the multitude of residential, commercial and public developments. The area offers excellent cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as a highly ranked school system.

THE INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS

Work/Life Balance: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized up to $200,000

Up to Two days Ad Hoc Telework Flexibility 

Pay: Competitive salary and Federal pension/health care benefits

Up to 55 days off annually 

THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network.
• Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education.
• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
• The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consultations and triage of specialty clinic referrals.
• Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, which enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
• Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions.
• May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, perform on-call duties, and perform other directly related duties as assigned.
• Areas in which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in various clinical settings (outpatient, inpatient, ED).

Questions or request for more information? Contact Arriana Larmony arriana. larmony 1 @va .gov