Staff Psychiatrist - Outpatient at Albany

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 972202

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.

This vacancy is for a Staff Psychiatrist at the Albany, VAMC.  This vacancy will be used to fill one full-time permanent appointment.  The tour of duty for this vacancy will be day shift.

This announcement is an extension of original announcement number 528D-13JN-033-762188 for the new fiscal year.  If you already applied for the position, please do not re-apply.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.  VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life.  VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov.

NOTE:  Applicants education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.  The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.  The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

 

A recruitment incentive is not authorized for this position.

Position maybe filled prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for thisvacancy.  Applications will be reviewedevery two weeks.  If filled prior to theclosing date, recruitment will be terminated.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): The applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to availability of EDRP funding.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment and background investigation
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Psychiatry

DUTIES:Back to top

The Albany VA Medical Center is seeking a board eligible/certified Psychiatrist.  The AlbanyVA is located in the beautiful Capital District of NY which boasts variety of culturalofferings and outdoor activities, excellent quality of life, good cost of livingand proximity to larger metropolitan cities including NYC, Boston and Montreal.

 

The incumbent will be primarily assigned to outpatient mental health services.  He/she will be part of a multidisciplinary team being developed to improve access and integration of care for veterans.  Skills that will likely prove useful include the ability to serve as a team leader and role model, well-honed assessment and triaging skills, the ability to contribute to initial evidence based multidisciplinary treatment plans, comfort with short term treatment models, liaison skills with primary care physicians, willingness to utilize telemedicine as a modality for assessment and treatment of rural clients, creativity and flexibility.  We are affiliated with a major academic center and have significant responsibilities for the education of psychiatric residents. The incumbent will be joining a large highly skilled, committed and pleasant group of mental health professionals, including 10 to 12 psychiatrists.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:   

• U.S. citizenship.  Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English

 

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Possess ALCS and BLS certification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• One year of specialized experience at a level comparable to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position.

 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants 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 accordingly.  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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Psychiatrist should be physically and mentally capable to perform the duties of the position.  Physical activities include sitting, standing (up to 2 hours) walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending. 

 

Veterans 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 your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Albany, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.