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Job description
Transform Veterans' Lives Through Addiction & Mental Health Care
Make a lasting impact. Advance your career. Enjoy exceptional quality of life.
The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), one of the largest and busiest VA healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatrists to join our growing Mental Health Service in Dallas, Texas.
Whether your passion is addiction psychiatry , residential treatment , homelessness outreach , or outpatient substance use care , we have an opportunity for you.
Why Choose the Dallas VA?
Serve Those Who Served Our Nation
Federal Employment & Outstanding Job Security
Competitive Compensation
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Loan Repayment Opportunities
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives Available
No Production Quotas or RVU Pressures
50+ Days Paid Time Off Annually (Vacation, Sick Leave & Federal Holidays)
Federal Pension (FERS) & Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with Government Match
Comprehensive Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
Paid CME & Professional Development Support
Academic Appointments & Teaching Opportunities
Work-Life Balance with Monday-Friday Schedules
Opportunity #1
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) Psychiatrist
Join a highly respected residential treatment team dedicated to helping Veterans overcome substance use disorders and reclaim their lives.
Position Highlights
Provide psychiatric assessment, consultation, medication management, and treatment planning
Work within a multidisciplinary addiction treatment team
Treat Veterans with:
Substance Use Disorders
PTSD
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Co-occurring Medical and Psychiatric Conditions
Opportunity to teach:
Medical Students
Psychiatry Residents
Addiction Psychiatry Fellows
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers
Preferred Qualifications
Buprenorphine treatment experience required
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship preferred
Experience treating substance use disorders strongly preferred
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call: Light call responsibilities
Opportunity #2
Homeless Domiciliary Psychiatrist
Help Veterans experiencing homelessness achieve stability, recovery, and independence through comprehensive psychiatric care in a residential setting.
Position Highlights
Provide psychiatric care to Veterans residing in the Homeless Domiciliary Program
Manage complex psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial conditions
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team
Participate in educational activities and trainee supervision
Opportunity to support one of the VA's most impactful missions
Preferred Qualifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatry
Buprenorphine treatment experience highly preferred
Experience with virtual care platforms preferred
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call: Light call responsibilities
Opportunity #3
Gold Team Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Psychiatrist
Join our specialized outpatient addiction psychiatry team and provide life-changing care to Veterans battling substance use disorders.
Position Highlights
Work in a dynamic outpatient addiction treatment program
Provide care through:
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
Opioid Replacement Program
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Treat Veterans with:
Substance Use Disorders
PTSD
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Serious Mental Illness
Academic and teaching opportunities available
Collaborate with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications
Buprenorphine treatment experience required
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship preferred
Board Eligible or Board Certified preferred
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call: Rotating inpatient coverage only a few times per year
Academic & Research Opportunities
The Dallas VA is affiliated with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and multiple academic institutions, providing opportunities to:
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
Participate in clinical research
Collaborate with nationally recognized faculty
Contribute to innovations in:
Addiction Psychiatry
PTSD
Mood Disorders
Homelessness Research
Mental Health Recovery Programs
Live and Thrive in Dallas, Texas
Dallas offers something for everyone:
Award-Winning Restaurants & Culinary Experiences
Performing Arts & Theaters
Live Music & Entertainment Districts
Major Professional Sports Teams
Two International Airports for Easy Travel
Beautiful Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Thriving Economy & Affordable Cost of Living Compared to Other Major Metropolitan Areas
From vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions to family-friendly communities and world-class dining, Dallas provides an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career.
Ready to Learn More?
Join a healthcare system where your work truly matters.
Interested candidates should forward their CV/resume immediately to:
Terry Anderson
National Healthcare Recruiter & Consultant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Serve those who served. Build a meaningful career. Make a difference every day at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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