Physician - Addiction

Join the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System as a Supervising Addiction Psychiatrist and lead a talented, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing evidence-based substance use disorder care for Veterans. This dynamic, full-time role offers the opportunity to impact clinical practice, supervise and mentor psychiatry professionals, support renowned residency and fellowship programs, and collaborate with prestigious academic partners like UCLA.  As a key member of our multidisciplinary outpatient Substance Use Disorder Clinic, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment to Veterans with a wide array of mental health and substance use conditions, including complex co-occurring disorders.

You will provide expertise in diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management, including medication-assisted treatmentwhile collaborating closely with a diverse care team of psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, and nursing professionals. Your role will extend to specialized programs such as the opioid treatment and intensive outpatient programs, multidisciplinary consultation, and ongoing contributions to coordinated, recovery-focused care, all while ensuring thorough and compliant clinical documentation. If you are passionate about innovative addiction psychiatry, thrive in a teaching and research-rich environment, and are committed to improving the lives of Veterans facing complex co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

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.

Benefits and Features:

• Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000
• PTO: 50-55 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

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.