VA
Psychiatrist - Physician (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health AdministrationNew Bedford, MA · full time · Mid
$250,000 – $300,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a staff psychiatrist role at a VA hospital providing outpatient mental health care to veterans, with some infrequent inpatient coverage. The position suits licensed psychiatrists with residency training who want stable federal employment, strong benefits, and support for education debt repayment.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO degree from accredited institution
- Current full and unrestricted US medical license
- Completed psychiatry residency or equivalent training
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- US citizenship or VA recruitment exception
Nice to have
- Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry