Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Veterans Health Administration
Huntsville, AL, 35805, USA

$270,000 p/year
Healthcare
Full-time
Psychiatrist
Mental Health Physician
Veterans Health

Our job summary

This full-time Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician position at the Huntsville VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to serve veterans through direct patient care and telehealth. The role includes participation in interdisciplinary behavioral health meetings, administrative duties, and faculty appointment possibilities. It features competitive federal benefits, loan repayment programs, and a strong focus on work-life balance in a thriving, tech-oriented community.

The Huntsville, AL VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is actively seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our mission-driven healthcare team!

This is more than a job it s a chance to serve our nation s Veterans while enjoying work-life balance, a collaborative care model, and a community that is frequently ranked among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S by U.S. News & World Report.

Position Overview:

Schedule: This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options, including either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days per week. Limited, phone-only call rotation
Patient Load: The position includes 30 hours of direct patient care and 10 hours of administrative time per week. New patient intakes are scheduled for 60 minutes, while follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes in duration. Patients are seen in-person or telehealth.
Weekly Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) team meeting
Faculty appointment opportunities
Employment Type: Federal with full VA benefits

Paid Time Off: 50 days of annual paid time offer 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 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Competitive salary: $270,000 to $315,000 per year
Annual Performance bonus of up to $15,000
Education Debt Reduction Program: Eligible physicians can receive loan repayment assistance of up to $200,000 over five years.

Why You'll Love Living and Working in Huntsville, Alabama:

Affordable cost of living and no state income tax on VA salaries
Home to NASA s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and Boeing, creating a thriving, tech-forward economy
Excellent public and private schools
Access to beautiful parks, lakes, hiking trails, and the Appalachian foothills
Vibrant arts, dining, and music scene with a small-town feel
International airport and easy access to Birmingham, Nashville, and Atlanta

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