Physician - Psychiatrist (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco, CA, United States
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) — a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval — award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only 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
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training — approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: 1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) — 2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) — 3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) — which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ‘Physician Resident Providers’ (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather — they are to have a ‘scope of practice’ that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally — surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry is required
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard — https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, driving, use of the telephone and computer – etc
Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities
Light lifting and carrying – under 15 pounds
Hearing aid permitted as needed.
Duties
Staff physician (psychiatry) is assigned to the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) – Mental Health Service, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients and functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing clinical care to Veterans.
As a Staff Psychiatrist, the incumbent serves as an attending psychiatrist for the SFVA Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), providing comprehensive outpatient care within the clinic, supervising and mentoring UCSF trainees, and also serving as VA faculty backup for on‑call residents at the SFVA.
The incumbent is part of a multidisciplinary team providing general mental health care to Veterans, including major depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post‑traumatic stress disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
Duties include complying with VA directives, providing supervision and mentorship of UCSF trainees, serving as VA faculty back‑up and providing supervision for on‑call UCSF residents at the SFVA.
Major duties include but may not be limited to: participating in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators, practicing within the scope of assigned privileges.
Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency.
Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME.
Comply with prescribed record‑keeping practices in accordance with the rules, regulations and bylaws.
Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures.
Work effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health‑care professionals.
Participate in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings.
Comply with assigned peer reviews and maintain quality‑assurance standards.
Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews and related tasks within the identified timeframes.
Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off 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 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
CME reimbursement: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment).
EDS: Authorized EDRP – former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) — a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval — award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only 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
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training — approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: 1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) — 2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) — 3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) — which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ‘Physician Resident Providers’ (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather — they are to have a ‘scope of practice’ that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally — surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry is required
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard — https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, driving, use of the telephone and computer – etc
Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities
Light lifting and carrying – under 15 pounds
Hearing aid permitted as needed.
Duties
Staff physician (psychiatry) is assigned to the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) – Mental Health Service, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients and functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing clinical care to Veterans.
As a Staff Psychiatrist, the incumbent serves as an attending psychiatrist for the SFVA Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP), providing comprehensive outpatient care within the clinic, supervising and mentoring UCSF trainees, and also serving as VA faculty backup for on‑call residents at the SFVA.
The incumbent is part of a multidisciplinary team providing general mental health care to Veterans, including major depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post‑traumatic stress disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
Duties include complying with VA directives, providing supervision and mentorship of UCSF trainees, serving as VA faculty back‑up and providing supervision for on‑call UCSF residents at the SFVA.
Major duties include but may not be limited to: participating in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators, practicing within the scope of assigned privileges.
Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency.
Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME.
Comply with prescribed record‑keeping practices in accordance with the rules, regulations and bylaws.
Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures.
Work effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health‑care professionals.
Participate in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings.
Comply with assigned peer reviews and maintain quality‑assurance standards.
Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews and related tasks within the identified timeframes.
Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off 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 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
CME reimbursement: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment).
EDS: Authorized EDRP – former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday.
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