Psychiatrist - Out-patient - Integrated Behavioral Health
Department of Veterans Affairs
•
Tucson, Arizona
Company
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for an out-patient behavioral health integrated psychiatrist.
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Medical students, residents, and fellows train at our facility. The selected candidate must also be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona.
It offers a beautiful 150-acre campus with a full range of medical and mental health services for Veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation program, intensive outpatient programs, homeless programs, and more. Tucson is a great place to live for families, people who enjoy outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, running, etc.) and those who enjoy rich culture and an affiliation with a world class University. Tucson truly is a city with a friendly, small-town feel.
Position Description:
As a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) psychiatrist at the SAVAHCS you will provide outpatient care to Veterans with mental health disorders as part of an integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and clinical pharmacists. Our psychiatrists have an assigned Care Coordinator who triages walk-in patients, answers patient phone calls, and serves as a physician extender as appropriate. Intakes are scheduled for 90 minutes, follow ups are 30 minutes. Part-time psychiatrists’ positions will be scheduled for 15 clinical hours per week.
This position is in partnership with Banner UMC, 20 hours a week will be at SAVAHCS in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) and 20 hours a week will be at Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) at the south campus and whole health clinic. Salary and benefits will be prorated based on a part-time schedule.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Requirements:
- Must be board certified in psychiatry.
- Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
- Completion of Residency program in Psychiatry
- Experience with adult outpatient psychiatry treating a variety of mental health issues.
- Experience working with Veterans and/or service members.
Compensation and Benefits:
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Pay: Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases.
$250,000 - $300,000 per year salary range
Paid-Time Off: 50–55 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.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.
The Tucson VA Medical Center is a 295-bed hospital that provides training, primary care, and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. It is the "Flagship" for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), which serves over 170,000 veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona comprised of the medical center in Tucson, Arizona and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Northwest, and Southeast Tucson.
It is a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital, providing tertiary-level care. The SAVAHCS offers a beautiful 150-acre campus with a full range of medical and mental health services for Veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry/substance use acute treatment unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorders (SUD) and PTSD treatment, intensive outpatient programs for SUD and PTSD, homeless programs, and more. The SAVAHCS operates a 24-hour emergency department and is the host site for various regional referral centers of excellence including the Polytrauma Network Site, the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, and the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Annually nearly 1,000 physician and associated health trainees participate in health care training programs at the SAVAHCS.
Contact Information
Show Contact Details
Apply Now
Back to Job Listings
❤️Add To Job List
Company Info
View Company Reviews
Date Posted
01/21/2025
Views
0
Positive
Subjectivity Score: 0.9
Similar Jobs
Client Development Executive (Cox Business) - Cox Enterprises
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Cox Business is seeking a techsavvy Client Development Executive to join their team The role involves new account acquisition upselling and crossselli...
View DetailsIT Engagement Manager - Caterpillar
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Caterpillar Inc is seeking an IT Engagement Manager for their Tucson AZ location The role involves developing strong relationships with key customers ...
View DetailsCompass Call Aircraft Equipment Maintenance Technician - BAE Systems, Inc.
Views in the last 30 days - 0
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their team as a Compass Call Aircraft Maintenance Equipment Technician The ro...
View DetailsOutside Sales Account Executive, West - Xplor Technologies
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Xplor is a global platform offering SaaS solutions and embedded payments for businesses in various verticals They are seeking an Outside Sales Account...
View DetailsPhysician-Pediatrics: Cardiology - Banner Health
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Banner University Medical Center in Tucson AZ is recruiting a Pediatric Cardiologist with advanced training in Fetal Cardiology Advanced Imaging and I...
View DetailsIndependent Insurance Agent Development Position (Paid Training) - Colorado Insurance
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Colorado Insurance a topranked independent agency is seeking motivated sales professionals for a remote role The Independent Agent Development Program...
View Details