Join the Veterans Health Administration as a Dedicated Psychiatrist | Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits

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

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

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

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted medical license (from any U.S. state or territory)

If interested, please provide your CV for immediate consideration!

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.