VA
$145,000 – $335,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA medical position offers a psychiatrist the chance to diagnose and treat patients with mental health, substance use, and behavioral disorders in a federal healthcare setting with strong compensation and loan repayment incentives. The role emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric care across general psychiatry and addiction medicine, with opportunities for specialized procedures and potential leadership responsibilities.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school
- Current full unrestricted medical license in US state or territory
- Completed ACGME or AOA accredited psychiatry residency
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Documentation of psychiatry services from previous 24 months
Nice to have
- Board certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or American Osteopathic Board
- Supervisory experience