# Physician-Psychiatry Medical Director

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/aace5aa7-df42-4b98-b446-8083c1132203

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Augusta, GA
- Salary: 145000 – 335000 USD per year

## Summary

Lead all psychiatric and behavioral health programs at a VA medical facility, providing clinical oversight, strategic direction, and direct psychiatric care to complex patients. This role suits experienced psychiatrists ready to advance into medical leadership while maintaining clinical engagement in a federal healthcare system.

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

## Required

- Current, full and unrestricted medical license from a US state or territory
- MD or DO degree from an accredited school
- Completed residency training in psychiatry approved by ACGME or AOA
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- United States citizenship or eligibility to work for the VA

## Nice to have

- Board certification in psychiatry
- Experience supervising psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and residents
- Experience in strategic planning and policy development for mental health services
- Expertise in crisis intervention and medication management for complex cases

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890913600