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Veterans Health Administration

Psychiatry - Addiction Physician

los angeles, CA

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Job description

Lead and mentor a talented, multidisciplinary care team advancing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care for Veterans.

Full-time leadership role supporting clinical practice, program administration, and teaching.

Oversee administrative and programmatic resources for various SUD/Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) sections across multiple GLA sites.

Deliver and supervise comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based treatments including diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment.

Provide care for Veterans with a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders.

Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals.

Support, supervise, mentor psychiatry trainees; contribute to renowned residency/fellowship programs.

Partner with prestigious academic institutions in a teaching- and research-rich environment.

Participate in specialized programs such as OTP and intensive outpatient care; contribute to multidisciplinary consultation and recovery-focused care models.

Ensure thorough, compliant clinical documentation and adherence to VA and regulatory standards.

Participate in ongoing coordination and development of SUD services impacting access to mental health care for Veterans throughout the GLA catchment area.

Ideal for candidates passionate about innovative addiction psychiatry, clinical leadership, and improving the lives of Veterans facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine

Current, full, and unrestricted license

Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Preferred minimum of 5 years of practice but not required

Addiction Medicine Fellowship or Addiction Board Certification

Benefits and Features :

Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000

PTO: days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits

Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement

Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants

Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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