# Physician (Psychiatrist) - Program Manager - Psychiatric Assessment and Clinical Center (PACC)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0fd2b050-8689-4bdd-994f-adcbe838244d

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Salary: 145000 – 335000 USD per year

## Summary

This psychiatrist role manages urgent mental health services at a Veterans Affairs medical center, overseeing triage and assessment of veterans in psychiatric crisis while leading a clinical team. It suits experienced psychiatrists seeking stable federal employment with strong benefits, loan repayment opportunities, and a defined work schedule without contract restrictions.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent allopathic/osteopathic degree from accredited school
- Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US state or territory
- Completed accredited residency training in psychiatry or equivalent post-training independent practice experience
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- US citizenship

## Nice to have

- One year of experience in mental health

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889365800