Job Description

ob Title: Psychiatrist (Board Certified / Board Eligible)

Location: Houston, TX (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center & CBOCs)

Candidates must reside within 90 miles of MEDVAMC

We are seeking qualified Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists to provide on-site psychiatric services to Veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the Houston, TX region.

The selected providers will deliver high-quality psychiatric care consistent with national standards in a collaborative, multidisciplinary VA healthcare environment. Services will support both inpatient and outpatient mental health needs across multiple clinic locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for Veterans
• Deliver both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
• Conduct follow-ups, medication management, and consults
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams and peer reviews
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in VA electronic health records
• Support quality improvement initiatives and attend required meetings
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, HIPAA, and clinical standards

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
• No weekends or federal holidays required
• Approximately 6–6.5 patient care hours per day

Work Locations:

• Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston, TX)
• Plus coverage across 9 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the region (e.g., Katy, Conroe, Galveston, Tomball, etc.)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• DEA registration (as applicable)
• Strong clinical competency in psychiatric care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a VA healthcare setting

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements
• Completion of required VA training (privacy, safety, EHR, etc.)
• Maintain all certifications, licensure, and continuing education
• Ability to pass background screening and compliance checks

Workload & Coverage:

• Approximately 10,400 hours per year across providers
• Coverage supports 5 full-time equivalent psychiatrists
• Contractor must ensure continuous staffing and coverage