VA
Physician - Psychiatrist (Substance Use Disorders)
Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · full time · Senior
$250,000 – $300,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a psychiatrist position with the Veterans Health Administration specializing in substance use disorders, involving both clinical care and resident supervision at a VA medical facility. The role offers federal benefits, education debt repayment, and a structured work schedule with on-call responsibilities, suited for physicians seeking stable employment serving the veteran population.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school or ECFMG-eligible foreign medical school
- Current full and unrestricted medical license from a US state or territory
- Completed residency training in psychiatry approved by ACGME or AOA
- US citizenship or VA recruitment justification for non-citizen
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Nice to have
- Board certification in Psychiatry