Physician - Psychiatry
Fresno, CA 93703
| Specialty | Psychiatry |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
The VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA., is looking for a full-time academically oriented Psychiatrist to work in our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. The psychiatrist will with an interdisciplinary team of Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and several other allied mental health professionals. The Veteran population is diverse with many mental health related issues to include but not limited to Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and medical co-morbidities.
The Fresno VA is a core training site for the University of California San Francisco, Fresno Medical Education Residency Program. With a faculty appointment, opportunities for resident supervision, teaching, and clinical research will be available. This position also has an academic appointment with University of California San Francisco UCSF. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and woman, for persons with disabilities, and for covered Veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Expected Salary range $250,000 to $300,000, may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus. Candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.
Sign on Bonus: *Candidate may be eligible for up to a $70,500 Sign on Bonus
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work-life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.
VA BENEFITS
Paid Time Off, 55 days per year
- 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
- 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
- CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Pension and Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plan
- How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 8.3% of the employees salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7% of the employees salary
- Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plans, automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, max contribution 5% salary
- Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service
Insurance:
- Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
- Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
- VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
- Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
- Long-term care insurance is available as an option
Please email your CV to Kelly De Boer, [email protected]
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious, or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
