Physician (Psychiatrist) – Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

About the role

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a board‑eligible or board‑certified Psychiatrist to join its clinical team. This position remains open until filled and may include a recruitment and relocation incentive for highly qualified individuals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for veteran patients.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practice guidelines.
• Deliver individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with VA documentation standards.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship (or non‑citizen eligible when no qualified citizen is available).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completed residency training in psychiatry approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

Required skills

• Full unrestricted medical license.
• Residency training in psychiatry.
• Eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

What we offer

• Recruitment/relocation incentive for highly qualified individuals.
• Eligibility for EDRP (Emergency Disaster Relief Program) authorization.
• Opportunity to serve veteran patients within a supportive federal healthcare system.