Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- psychiatry
- mental health
- veterans healthcare
The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician will serve as Chief of Psychiatry at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric care to Veterans. The role includes opportunities to influence psychiatric care practices, contribute to research, and mentor mental health professionals. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive federal employment environment.
The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)is seeking an experienced Psychiatristto serve as our Chief of Psychiatry. Reporting directly to the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health (ACOSMH), the Chief will lead a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality psychiatric care to our nation s Veterans.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of psychiatric care at a major VA medical center, contribute to cutting-edge research, and mentor the next generation of mental health professionals.
We offer:
• $320,000 - $336,000 compensation package based on training, experience, and local labor market.
• Guaranteed salary increases.
• CME: up to $1,000/year.
• Malpractice: VHA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants.
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays.
• Federal Retirement Pension and separate 401K
To explore this opportunity further, please forward copy of your Curriculum Vitae to Jacob (Jay) Colón.




