Psychiatrist (Emergency Department)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Psychiatrist (Emergency Department) right now, this position will be assigned in Tennessee. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
871873
Salary:
To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on! your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans!
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians - to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to ! your country's service.
If you are transitioning from! the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence ("
I CARE
").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
PLEASE NOTE:
Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged t! o apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship and English language proficiency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Background/suitability investigation
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine
Physical standards - Must pass pre-employment examination
Random drug testing
DUTIES:
NOTE: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive up to 20% has been authorized for a highly qualified candidate. A two year length of service agreement is required. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) has been authorized.
The incumbent serves as a psychiatrist in the Mental Health Service (MHS) and provides comprehensive clinical services to veterans and their families primarily in the Emergency Department (ED) at VAMC Memphis. The incumbent will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multi-disciplinary setti! ng composed of emergency medical physicians, triage and emergency medic! al nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, physician extenders, inpatient flow coordinators, nurse transfer coordinators, and a variety of rehabilitation/recovery therapists. The incumbent will work closely with his/her colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art mental health care. As many of these patients suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, experience and competence in treating this condition is desirable. The incumbent shall work under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry.
The incumbent will provide coverage to the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, inpatient units, and other psychiatry duties as needed.
Routine work is performed with a minimum of supervision. Employee will be required to perform duties on his/her own initiative. As a psychiatrist in the ED, the incumbent will operate in a manner promoting success in all applicable performance measures and ensuring compliance with all applicable accredit! ation standards.
The employee shall act in a thoroughly professional manner at all times.
He/she shall work in harmony with other members of the professional and technical staff; tact and courtesy are mandatory when interacting with patients and staff.
The psychiatrist will be involved with supporting, promoting, and enhancing the Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship programs at the VAMC.
Work hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am- 5:30pm.
On call may be required after 5:30pm and on weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency
Physical standards - All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.
Licensure and Registration - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commo! nwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of ! Columbia.. The Physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA Educational requirements.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required. First-Year Residency (Internship) - Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was competed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residencies are: Those approved by the Cou! ncil on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed OR Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 15, 2002.
Salary determination will be made by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment! with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified! positive drug test result is received.
NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with serv! ice-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and ! required documentation with your application materials. For more inform! ation on Veterans' Preference, go to
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this position, ple! ase give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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