Staff Psychiatrist | 200-300k | Federal Pension | Up to 200k Student Loan Repayment

Are you a dedicated Psychiatrist seeking an opportunity to impact the lives of those who have served our nation? Join the Saginaw VA Health System in picturesque Northern Michigan and become a critical part of our mission to provide exceptional mental health care to our Veterans.

As an Outpatient Psychiatrist, you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to a diverse group of Veterans. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in guiding our Veterans toward recovery, improved mental health, and enhanced quality of life. If you have a desire to subspecialize, specialty-focused clinics in Addiction Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry are also available!

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively in a well-supported, multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Initial Psychiatric Evaluation of Veterans to establish diagnosis, develop a treatment plan including medication management, ordering pertinent laboratory and radiology tests, and disposition of these patients in a General Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (Opportunities for specialty clinics in Addiction Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry are also available and can be discussed during the interview).
• Obtain appropriate consultation from specialists/ancillary services and communicate pertinent medical information to other health care providers/institutions.
• Enter all diagnostic and treatment information, and related reports into the electronic health record on the day of the visit. Documentation of health care provided, including all physician orders, must satisfy Department of Veteran Affairs and local VAMC policies/procedures, as well as meet external accreditation agency requirements for safe delivery of patient care.
• Perform services within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff By-Laws of the VAMC.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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.